Here's the rest of the Q/A
Q: Sorry for the personal question but how is it with the realtionship between you and Carolina Kostner? Last year I understood that you are a pair, this year just good friends .. you would look great together :-)
A: The media put us together but our relationship is based on a clear friendship. It was, is is and always will be.
Q: What quadruple jumps will be shown according to you in competitions in 10 years?
A: Maybe we will see programs where triples won’t have their place.
Q: What did you say about Lambiel’s withdrawal? I think you know each other from Germany. Do you know him well? Did the other skaters congratulate you to your 2nd place? I read you celebrated wth playing football? Who did you play with? I know the Freanch love football – was it them? An did you win?
A: The news about Lambiel’s withdrawal haven’t affected me. We don’t know each other from germany that well, more from competitions. I received many congratulations. The French were the only team that didn’t get involved in the football game. Otherwise everyone played and everyone won.
Q: It was said that Vlasta Koprivova didn’t show any emotion after your SP .. I personally think she was so moved that she could hardly stand on her feet. How was it?
A: I was also a bit surprised by her reaction, I think she just couldn’t let her emotions out that particular day.
Q: Do you take part in creating your programs? What is more important for you in figure skating – the technical or the artistic side? What are your ambitions for Worlds in Tokio?
A: I already commented on Tokio. Creation of my programs is a cooperation between me and choreographer, but mostly the choreograpgher. But I can say what is more suitable fo me. I prefer connecting the techics and artistry together, which is very difficult. But that’s the beauty of this sport.
Q: What is your favorite music? Movie? TV series? food? Colour?
A: I dan’t prefer any style. Forrest Gump. I don’t have time to watch series. Stak. Cola. Red, blue, white – if possible, on the podium. :-)
Q: How much does figure skating miss Plushenko this year, I mean from the side of the publicity in the media etc? Do you think he will be back next year?
A: His return depends only on him , but it would be difficult.
Q: Could you describe the backstage of figure skating? Do you fight with your colleagues or are you friends? How is Alexei Yagudin?
A: There are good reationships among athletes. Yagudin despite his greatness was very friendly to me.
Q: I liked you inteviews at the EC. Your English is great. Where did you learn it?
A: Practice at the competitions.
Q: How do figure skaters get i nto good condition? Is it similar as the other sports?
A: No, it is different, our preparations include many additional sports.
Q: How does your summer practice look like? Is there a plan for some exhibition show in the Czech Republic, not only with you?
A: There is a project of approx. three shows, where I should skate and also other world stars. It is prepared by my friends from Lithuania, one of the best ice dancers in the world. We just look for the suitable places.
(yes yes yes! )Q: Have you met Plushenko? Do you think he is really the best? What is he like?
A: We met few times, I think I can consider him a friend.
Q: Who do you see as the biggest rival of yourself? And who is the most elegant skater according to you?
A: The most elegant is Carolina Kostner. I don’t look for the rivals for myslef, I want to be the rival of the best ones.
Q: Could you tell more about difficulty of this sport from the side of finances and practice load? What would you tell parents that want their kids to become figure skaters?
A: Financial and rpactice load both is very big, but I don’t want to discourage anyone from our sport.
Q: How often do the skaters change their choreography?
A: It isn’t common to change choreography during one season, but for the new season we build new programs.
Q: WHat is your favorite sport beside figure skating?
A: Athletics, cycling, swimming.
Q: I read in one interview that your goal is to be in top 10 at Worlds. Those Americans, Japanese and others are so much better than Europenas when 2nd European man wants to be in top 10 in the world?
A: I don’t think they are so much better than us, but on the other side, I don’t go to Worlds with medal ambitions.
Q: Could you please explain your relation – Worlds and quads? Can we look forward it? What about your studies at FTVS (Faculty of physical education and sport)?
A: Yes, look forward for that. I hope they haven’t expelled me yet.
Q: Are you satisfied with silver?
A: Satisfaction.
Q: ( annie ) Hi Tomas! Sorry, don''t speak any czech:( Well... I''d like to know what do you feel when you''re on the ice? And, on the competitions do you think only about how you will skate your program and how to bet the oponents, or you try to enjoy your skating? Did you dedicate your victory on Euros 2007 to somebody? Thanks in advance for your answer
A: First at all I try to enjoy to skate in from of , but on those competition like Europeans or Worlds are it´s hard to make it happen just so easy....
Q: Is there any music you like that you would like to use for your programs in future?
A: I like classical music played in a modern way.
Q: Don’t you know if Joubert has a girlfreind?
A: No, I Don’t. I’m not interested in him in this way.
Q: What kind of person is Brian Joubert according to you?
A: I’m not in a position to judge his characteristics. He behaves friendly to me.
Q:
(asked by Honza ) I checked your official website and they seem non-professional, isn’t a change in plan with your first big success?
A: My official website exists for along time and it existed already when I wasn’t at the podium. I am grateful for them and I’m glad they exist at all.
Q: Hi Tom, congratulations to yor success
I’m at work, checking iDnes and suddenly I see you’re online. Greetings to sister Anette, I’ll be crossing my fingers for Worlds. bye Veronika
A: Hi Verunka, I’m glad to hear from you again, I’ll send your greetings to Anettka. Have a good time and take care.
(ahh, only now I realized, seeing the name of the questioner, Veronika Dytrtova, that she means HER sister, Anette Dytrt, the skater. At first I was wondering how many sisters Tomas has... ;D )Q: Do you have a girlfriend? If you do, is she jealous? What is your rerationship with Carolina Kostner?
A: I already spoke about my relationship with Carolina. My girlfriend is probably a bit jealous but she doesn’t show that so far.
Q: Could you please tell me something about Brian Joubert? I mean, how you get along, what do you think about him – he is you rival after all. Have you met Plushenko – what about him? And – what would you tell about yourself? Could you tell some interesting thing about you?
A: I have already spoken about both skaters. What kind of person am I must be judged by someone else. You can read lots of interesting things in the press these days. I don’t have any speciality.
Q: You are said to not to lke practising spins? Does it make you dizzy?
A: It used to be so, not now.
Q: Hi, how were the celebrations of the 2nd place? Wild? As an athlete, do you drink alcohol at all?
A: I avoid alcohol, celebrations were always calm, in the company of the closest ones. Though I thought I was going to roister more...
Q: How much did your family had an interest in your sports growth?
A: I guess it’s in the air. Family has an fundamental role in my whole sports life and without them I would be noone and nowhere.
Q: I’d like to ask how does it look like with other czech skaters? WHat about Lukas Rakowski? Do they have he necessary quality? Do you think it is because we don’t have here enough high-quality coaches?
A: I haven’t heard about Lukkas for quite a long time, but it would be great if he came back. Some good skaters are already growing up here. Comments on coaches are beyond my cognizance.
Q: How long do you practise figure skating?
A: Almost 16 years.
Thank you for questions and your attention. I hope in another meeting.