A real man is capable of controlling himself before he controls his children.

Big wave surfers are human beings that have powers. They are men of enormous gentility.

I love to be called Doc.

My favorite toy or game has been the ocean. My real passion is for saltwater.

I don't see myself as legendary. If you want a legend, talk about someone like Duke Kahanamoku.

God loves happy people.

There is a wisdom in the wave - high-born, beautiful - for those who would but paddle out.