My mom was always really healthy and cautious about her diet, so I'm not a big sugar guy.

I sometimes struggle, because my job is like the antithesis of what surfing is all about. Surfing's simple. It's real.

I'm not the least bit polished, I come from a blue collar background and I never thought I could feel comfortable around the English.

I was exposed to nature by my mother who loved camping, so I always enjoyed the outdoors and that has been a lasting passion. We went on nature walks and I became fascinated with the environment as I got older.

I'd like to live on horseback and just be a cowboy.

People are concerned over safety and spillage, especially for the workers. Were all really hopeful even though we remain deeply concerned over the safety and the efficacy of an unproven technology.

Surfing soothes me, it's always been a kind of Zen experience for me. The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome. The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave.