Kurt's a 'Star' on Canada's Walk of Fame

Kurt Browning, four-time World and Canadian Champion, was honoured in early June for his outstanding accomplishments in figure skating by receiving a 'star' on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario. It was an emotional moment for the athlete who acted as co-host for the show in 2000. "I was trying to figure out why I was so affected by this award. I've been involved with the award since it began even if it was just going to the award ceremony and watching. Sonia and I have had so much fun. We've met friends that have become a part of our lives at this event. I feel really connected with this particular event and then at the same time, it seems like an award that suits me - it's such a fun award and it's put together in a very Canadian way," said Browning.

And who was the distinguished gentleman who presented Browning with the star? - none other than his good friend, Scott Hamilton. 'He just walked out on stage and set the tone for the night. He's such a showman! He walked out on stage with a huge telephone book and dropped it very loudly in front of the microphone and then stepped up on it so he was tall enough to talk and then proceeded to be funny for the next three minutes," laughed Browning. And when Browning and his wife, Sonia Rodriguez, have a moment, they plan to go down and have a picnic on his star.