The idea that anybody was forced, or pressured, or encouraged, is not true.

The team wasn't just riders. It was the mechanics, masseurs, chefs, soigneurs, and doctors. But the most important man on the team may have been the chiropractor.

I've committed to surfing the rest of my life.

For 15 years I was a complete arsehole to a dozen people. I said I would try and make it right with those people, and anybody that gave me an audience, I was there.

Extraordinary allegations require extraordinary evidence.

There's no rule, no law, no regulation that says you can't come back. So I have every right to come back.

I'm not a patient person.