I wouldn't change what happened to me because then I wouldn't have this chance, in front of all of you, to embrace more people than I ever could have with two arms.

I don't really want people looking to me for inspiration. I just want to be a sign along the way that points toward Heaven.

I'm a surfer at heart. Both my parents moved to Hawaii in the 1970s, where they met and became Christians. Then they taught me and my two brothers how to love the Lord - and how to surf!

I just love being on the ocean and being creative on the waves and the feeling you get when you're surfing. All around it's beautiful and fun.

Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you.

I don't know how long I'll be competing but I'll always be surfing. I'll be surfing until I'm old.

Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.