I like to believe that I've got a lot of guardian warriors sittin' on my shoulder including my dad.

I am very, very clear on how difficult it is for a young kid out there to go into the arts without taking a lot of heat from his peers.

How do you nurture a positive attitude when all the statistics say you're a dead man? You go to work.

All you have to do is follow three simple rules. One, never underestimate your opponent. Expect the unexpected. Two, take it outside. Never start anything inside the bar unless it's absolutely necessary. And three, be nice.

I found that dance was key to keeping depression out of my life. When you dance, things just go away, things don't seem so bad. There's no better way to take care of health than through something as joyous and beautiful as dance.

Surfing's the source. Can change your life. Swear to god

I thought it was all over. My lungs were filling with water and I began to black out. Then I saw an ancient warrior rise up out of the water. He said we'd make it, and we did. I believe we all have an angel watching us.