Lisa Star: Olympian
So to counteract the terribly depressing little Owen comic a few posts down (which is well done but goodness, so sad) here are some news postings I did at JLUmux over the past week. I play Lisa Snart there, and I took her out of play for a few weeks to send her to Vancouver. In JLUmux continuity, which is based on the Timmverse setting, Lisa never died and eventually Roscoe returned to life with her help (as he did in the comics).
Monday, February 22, 2010
Vancouver Olympics Coverage on NBC
This is Lisa Star's first trip to the Olympics. The slender blonde, 24, is a former World Champion and one of the favorites to win gold this year in Ladies' Singles alongside Kim Yu-Na, Mao Asada, and Miki Ando. The top athlete on the U.S. women's figure skating team this year, and the only U.S. hopeful for the gold, Star hails from Central City and is known for her trademark spins, reaching astonishing speeds unmatched by such historic skating luminaries as Denise Biellmann. The Ladies' Short Program is tomorrow evening; for now, NBC catches up with Star rink-side after cheering on her teammates Meryl Davis and Charlie White, who just took the silver medal in Ice Dancing.
NBC: You must be so excited to be here.
STAR: It's a dream come true, really. My whole life has led up to this competition, and I'm so excited to skate. Kim Yu-Na is just extraordinary, she's gonna give me a run for my money!
NBC: You took some time off after you won the 2006 Worlds. What led to that break?
STAR: My coach got really sick, and it was important to me that I be there for him because he doesn't have any family. I only took two years off the circuit, and I was still practicing. He's with me here at the Olympics; he practically came back from the dead to be here, and his health is better than ever. It's very exciting for both of us.
NBC: What are your hopes for your first Olympics?
STAR: Well, winning gold would be amazing, obviously! But with Kim Yu-Na and Mao Asada and Miki Ando all on the ice with me, it's going to be an achievement just to make the podium. With any luck this won't be my last Olympics, so I'll be happy with whatever I manage to achieve here.
NBC: That's a great attitude to have, but you must be feeling the pressure as the only American in serious contention for the gold. Is that weighing on you?
STAR: It's something I just can't possibly think about, or I'll get too nervous. My brother told me before I left to fly here to Vancouver that no matter what happened, I'd still be the greatest thing ever to happen to our family. *she visibly looks a tiny bit misty at this* So, you know. I just... it's really just such an honor to be here.
NBC: Thanks so much, Lisa. We're looking forward to seeing you on the ice!
Lisa Star will compete in the final group in the Short Program tomorrow, along with Alena Leonova of Russia, Joannie Rochette of Canada, Julia Sebestyen of Hungary, Carolina Kostner of Italy, and Miki Ando of Japan. Be sure to tune in to NBC for all the on-ice action, LIVE!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Vancouver Olympics Coverage on NBC
The Short Program competition in Ladies' Singles Figure Skating has just ended, with a record-breaking score by Kim Yu-Na of Korea at 78.50 points. The gold medal is by no means decided, but Kim is now in great shape to win. Rounding out the top four are Mao Asada of Japan (73.78), Joannie Rochette of Canada (71.36), and Lisa Star of the United States (71.04). Asada, Rochette and Star all remain in contention for the gold, but will most likely be fighting it out for the other two spots on the podium. After a significant drop-off in points, the top six is rounded out by Miki Ando of Japan (64.76) and Rachael Flatt of the United States (64.64). The Ladies' Free Skate will commence Thursday at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
Thursday, February 24, 2010
Vancouver Olympics Coverage on NBC
With the conclusion of the Free Skate, in which Korean Kim Yu-Na shattered the world record and earned a staggering 150.6 points for her flawless routine, the medals have shaken out as follows: Kim with the gold, courageous Joannie Rochette of Canada -- who lost her mother earlier this week -- with the silver, and American Lisa Star with the bronze after a stunning display of what commentators are calling 'the fastest, most proficient spins ever seen in competition'. NBC caught up with Star and her coach, Dylan Roskowevich, immediately following the medal ceremony.
NBC: Lisa, how are you feeling?
STAR: I'm just overwhelmed, it's... this is everything I wanted.
NBC: So you're content with the bronze, then? No regrets?
STAR: Third in the world isn't so bad, is it? *she laughs* And really, after what she's been through this week, I couldn't be happier for Jo. She is a really brilliant skater, and these are her second Olympics. It's only my first time out. Yu-Na, I mean, I couldn't hope to beat that girl. She's something else, I've never seen anything like her on the ice. So yeah, I'm absolutely thrilled that I was standing on the podium with those ladies.
NBC: Your coach must be so proud of you. We've all read about the close relationship you two share, it must be really gratifying for all that hard work to pay off.
STAR: Well it's really just... the most amazing thing is for him to be well enough to come see me skate here. *she wipes away a tear, now, though she is clearly trying to be stoic* I mean, my brother is here, too, and my best friend from back home, and we're... we're just some blue collar kids from Missouri, you know? I just... I feel like it's bigger than me. And I want to use the profile I gain here to do good work back home, you know?
NBC: Is there anything you're looking to do right away?
STAR: Yeah, there's this charity I really like that... well, it's for women and kids who are, you know, victims of abuse. And I mean, I don't really want to go into detail because, you know. But it's really important to me and I want to do spokesperson work, help them out. It's local to where I'm from, which is also where I live and where I practice with Dylan. So I don't know, I just want to give back. I guess there's just something about winning a medal for your country that makes you feel like you need to do your part.
NBC: Noble words from a brilliant skater. Our commentators are saying that your spins tonight were the fastest ever seen in competition.
STAR: *laughs* Well that's very flattering. It's definitely my strength, and I hope if that's true I can get some kind of certificate or something. But really, I think it was a historic night for a lot of people. Mao made two triple axels in a single program, Joannie brought home a really important medal for Canada, and Yu-Na, she's just... she's the best skater in the world right now, I think, like Olympics aside she's just such an inspiration. And at such a young age! I wish I'd had that level of skill so young.
NBC: Well you seem to be doing just fine in your twenties, Lisa. Thanks so much for taking the time to talk to us!
STAR: Thank you! And thanks to America for all the support throughout these games, it's been just overwhelming.
Len, Roscoe (as 'Dylan Roskowevich', mysterious coach with a fake moustache and atrocious Russian accent) and Hartley (Lisa's BFF, played by dullscythe) were all in attendance. If you're interested in reading more from JLUmux, here is a link to my character page.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Vancouver Olympics Coverage on NBC
This is Lisa Star's first trip to the Olympics. The slender blonde, 24, is a former World Champion and one of the favorites to win gold this year in Ladies' Singles alongside Kim Yu-Na, Mao Asada, and Miki Ando. The top athlete on the U.S. women's figure skating team this year, and the only U.S. hopeful for the gold, Star hails from Central City and is known for her trademark spins, reaching astonishing speeds unmatched by such historic skating luminaries as Denise Biellmann. The Ladies' Short Program is tomorrow evening; for now, NBC catches up with Star rink-side after cheering on her teammates Meryl Davis and Charlie White, who just took the silver medal in Ice Dancing.
NBC: You must be so excited to be here.
STAR: It's a dream come true, really. My whole life has led up to this competition, and I'm so excited to skate. Kim Yu-Na is just extraordinary, she's gonna give me a run for my money!
NBC: You took some time off after you won the 2006 Worlds. What led to that break?
STAR: My coach got really sick, and it was important to me that I be there for him because he doesn't have any family. I only took two years off the circuit, and I was still practicing. He's with me here at the Olympics; he practically came back from the dead to be here, and his health is better than ever. It's very exciting for both of us.
NBC: What are your hopes for your first Olympics?
STAR: Well, winning gold would be amazing, obviously! But with Kim Yu-Na and Mao Asada and Miki Ando all on the ice with me, it's going to be an achievement just to make the podium. With any luck this won't be my last Olympics, so I'll be happy with whatever I manage to achieve here.
NBC: That's a great attitude to have, but you must be feeling the pressure as the only American in serious contention for the gold. Is that weighing on you?
STAR: It's something I just can't possibly think about, or I'll get too nervous. My brother told me before I left to fly here to Vancouver that no matter what happened, I'd still be the greatest thing ever to happen to our family. *she visibly looks a tiny bit misty at this* So, you know. I just... it's really just such an honor to be here.
NBC: Thanks so much, Lisa. We're looking forward to seeing you on the ice!
Lisa Star will compete in the final group in the Short Program tomorrow, along with Alena Leonova of Russia, Joannie Rochette of Canada, Julia Sebestyen of Hungary, Carolina Kostner of Italy, and Miki Ando of Japan. Be sure to tune in to NBC for all the on-ice action, LIVE!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Vancouver Olympics Coverage on NBC
The Short Program competition in Ladies' Singles Figure Skating has just ended, with a record-breaking score by Kim Yu-Na of Korea at 78.50 points. The gold medal is by no means decided, but Kim is now in great shape to win. Rounding out the top four are Mao Asada of Japan (73.78), Joannie Rochette of Canada (71.36), and Lisa Star of the United States (71.04). Asada, Rochette and Star all remain in contention for the gold, but will most likely be fighting it out for the other two spots on the podium. After a significant drop-off in points, the top six is rounded out by Miki Ando of Japan (64.76) and Rachael Flatt of the United States (64.64). The Ladies' Free Skate will commence Thursday at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
Thursday, February 24, 2010
Vancouver Olympics Coverage on NBC
With the conclusion of the Free Skate, in which Korean Kim Yu-Na shattered the world record and earned a staggering 150.6 points for her flawless routine, the medals have shaken out as follows: Kim with the gold, courageous Joannie Rochette of Canada -- who lost her mother earlier this week -- with the silver, and American Lisa Star with the bronze after a stunning display of what commentators are calling 'the fastest, most proficient spins ever seen in competition'. NBC caught up with Star and her coach, Dylan Roskowevich, immediately following the medal ceremony.
NBC: Lisa, how are you feeling?
STAR: I'm just overwhelmed, it's... this is everything I wanted.
NBC: So you're content with the bronze, then? No regrets?
STAR: Third in the world isn't so bad, is it? *she laughs* And really, after what she's been through this week, I couldn't be happier for Jo. She is a really brilliant skater, and these are her second Olympics. It's only my first time out. Yu-Na, I mean, I couldn't hope to beat that girl. She's something else, I've never seen anything like her on the ice. So yeah, I'm absolutely thrilled that I was standing on the podium with those ladies.
NBC: Your coach must be so proud of you. We've all read about the close relationship you two share, it must be really gratifying for all that hard work to pay off.
STAR: Well it's really just... the most amazing thing is for him to be well enough to come see me skate here. *she wipes away a tear, now, though she is clearly trying to be stoic* I mean, my brother is here, too, and my best friend from back home, and we're... we're just some blue collar kids from Missouri, you know? I just... I feel like it's bigger than me. And I want to use the profile I gain here to do good work back home, you know?
NBC: Is there anything you're looking to do right away?
STAR: Yeah, there's this charity I really like that... well, it's for women and kids who are, you know, victims of abuse. And I mean, I don't really want to go into detail because, you know. But it's really important to me and I want to do spokesperson work, help them out. It's local to where I'm from, which is also where I live and where I practice with Dylan. So I don't know, I just want to give back. I guess there's just something about winning a medal for your country that makes you feel like you need to do your part.
NBC: Noble words from a brilliant skater. Our commentators are saying that your spins tonight were the fastest ever seen in competition.
STAR: *laughs* Well that's very flattering. It's definitely my strength, and I hope if that's true I can get some kind of certificate or something. But really, I think it was a historic night for a lot of people. Mao made two triple axels in a single program, Joannie brought home a really important medal for Canada, and Yu-Na, she's just... she's the best skater in the world right now, I think, like Olympics aside she's just such an inspiration. And at such a young age! I wish I'd had that level of skill so young.
NBC: Well you seem to be doing just fine in your twenties, Lisa. Thanks so much for taking the time to talk to us!
STAR: Thank you! And thanks to America for all the support throughout these games, it's been just overwhelming.
Len, Roscoe (as 'Dylan Roskowevich', mysterious coach with a fake moustache and atrocious Russian accent) and Hartley (Lisa's BFF, played by dullscythe) were all in attendance. If you're interested in reading more from JLUmux, here is a link to my character page.