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Originally published January 27, 2012 at 10:08 PM | Page modified January 27, 2012 at 10:22 PM

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Live chat with Sasha Cohen

Highlights of a live chat with figure skater Sasha Cohen

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Figure skater Sasha Cohen talked about acting, dating and predicted a Super Bowl winner in a live chat Friday with readers:

Q: You had a cameo in the film "Blades of Glory." Best skating movie of all time?

Cohen: I had so much fun working on that film. I think it's funny when that's what people think is their favorite thing. Such a fun project to be a part of, and skating needs more movies like that to poke fun at skating.

I met Will Ferrell at the premiere, and he had so much respect for the skaters, because he had to learn how to skate on the set. In person, he was just very nice, not as quirky, silly as he is in his movies.

Q: Do you plan to skate any more competitively?

Cohen: I do not. I have learned so much and experienced so much throughout my competitive career. It's been an amazing experience, but there are other things I'm interested in pursuing — school, business, fashion, and a social life!

I feel like I'm 10 years behind and I'm still 17. I'm enjoying it. I've played beer pong and flip cup for the first time this past year.

Q: What is the toughest thing/aspect for skaters at your level that no one knows about?

Cohen: I think the solitude, the pressure and the expectations. To be an athlete in the limelight, you have to be superhuman and disregard criticism; you have to put yourself in a bubble. You are ultimately out there by yourself, and be strong and depend on yourself. Be your own island.

Q: Sadly, I don't skate, I don't speak Russian and I'm not Jewish. :-( Do I have any chance at all asking you to dinner?

Cohen: Absolutely, I would consider. I love living in N.Y. because I have the opportunity to meet so many people in different worlds. The dating pool in the skating community is pretty limited.

I don't want to date a figure skater.

Q: Who will win the Super Bowl?

Cohen: Count how many cute players are on the team. I think because I live in N.Y. and don't want to get called, the Giants. Giants are going to win by two points.

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