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.

There's no such thing as a handicap - it's all in your head

Life is a lot like surfing… When you get caught in the impact zone, you’ve got to just get back up. Because you never know what may be over the next wave.

I think sharks are beautiful creatures, and I don't think we should stop going in the ocean because of them. You drive down the road and you get in an accident, but most people end up driving down the road again. Surfing is you're going into their home and it's just a natural part of life.

People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it.

Getting back on the surfboard after the [shark] attack was the hardest thing and I did it! After that, the hardest thing was my first competition.

You fall off the horse and you get back on.