I desire to have a dialogue that's positive, and communicative and moves forward, and is about something real, not just consumption.

Everything that I'm really about is being an individualist. I believe in individuality.

If someone told me I had to give back, or I'm supposed to give back, or I'm supposed to do these things, I would reject that. My actions are those of valuing and caring.

I'm not out here on the front lines trying to create clones, or consumers, or worshippers of who I am, and what I do. I'm trying to nurture the idea that you should do your own thing, which is really powerful.

If I signed a contract that meant someone else wouldn't be playing.

I strive to do my best every single time and I think that's something the skate community knows about me and appreciates.

What I do is I take action because I value the position I have, the career I have, the life I live, the people I interact with, my fanbase, my friends, however you want to say that. I value those relationships and I use the opportunities they present to me.