That isn't to say that Hawaii's better. On the mainland, everyone seems to be trying to get somewhere. Kids are taught to shoot for the moon, to believe in their ability to do anything, to follow their passions. In Hawaii, you're stuck in the middle of the Pacific, and it can be difficult to see how you're going to follow your passion from there.

We've figured out our roles: I wanted someone to take care of the male roles - the big stuff - and Laird [Hamilton] does that very well. I'm here to be the mom and make it better for him, and that's my choice.

Sports provide girls with the opportunity to develop a better relationship with their bodies. They can be aggressive on the court, be strong and still be feminine.

I never had only one job. I was either playing ball or writing or doing TV or modeling.

Family and the natural surroundings played a big role in shaping my values.

People are already p*ssed off at me because I'm athletic and beautiful; to be smart in addition to that... it's like, too much.

Stay calm and aggressive.