Everything started coming into my head, ... I was the youngest world champ and now I'm the oldest world champ; it's been seven years since I won my last title and this is my seventh one ... but all those numbers and things are not as important as the feeling.

I think when a surfer becomes a surfer, it's almost like an obligation to be an environmentalist at the same time.

I didn't think that wave was going to offer a ton, ... But the wave just held form, and I was able to get a lot out of it.

I've been in a poor physical shape many times in my career and I've had some of my best results. My best performances happened because my mind was in the right place. The mind is definitely stronger than the body.

I still feel like my best surfing is ahead of me.

It's like the mafia. Once you're in - your in. There's no getting out.

Motivation is temporary. Inspiration is permanent.