Fortunately, I was given an incredible foundation from my independent mother. She showed me what was possible from a strong, loving woman.

You have to decide what level you want to participate in your children's lives. The more you do, the better your relationship is going to be. You have to listen to your instincts. You know when it's time to lay down the law.

When you make a mistake, the ocean gives you an instant reminder. You get punished. If golf clubs could shock you every time you hit the ball wrong, we'd probably learn how to play golf pretty well.

We are our own worst inhibitors

The biggest sin in the world would be if I lost my love for the ocean.

When I fly to Chile to surf or go snowboarding in Russia or some other adventure, I try to include the family when I can and go see friends along the way.

We're all equal before a wave.