Yamaguchi is an accidental shade queen.

Adam Glassman, creative director of O Magazine, gives a glimpse into how the Oprah's Favorite Things spread is curated.

"My skating was dictated by the music. I probably couldn't compete without it. I think a lot of times you almost go on automatic pilot once you hear that first note... your body just knows what it's supposed to do to each note."

Some athletes even take their hard won notoriety and maybe those endorsements they worked so hard to get, and they go on to start or support charities to help others better their lives.