I grew up on the Bones Brigade as well. The very first skateboard video I saw was the Bones Brigade Video Show and I'd always valued the Bones Brigade and Powell Peralta as the ultimate in skateboarding.

I grew up with heroes, people who made me aspire to raise my game, to dream bigger and I like to keep it that simple.

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

When I got sponsored, it symbolized a major change and a major shift in skateboarding.

I grew up on the Bones Brigade as well. The very first skateboard video I saw was the Bones Brigade Video Show and I'd always valued the Bones Brigade and Powell Peralta as the ultimate in skateboarding.

I always try to individualize everything, every person. I see individuals and that's why I've never fallen for racism, or any type or classification of people.

I would dream of being a pro skater, but I never dreamt I'd be discovered by Lance Mountain and Stacey Peralta, who were two major heroes of mine, and be asked to skate for that team and be a part of their company.