Being different is awesome! All of those who are different are more interesting than those who are clamoring for acceptance because they follow the path.

I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.

Skateistan's not just about skating. It’s giving people life skills and hope for the future.

The irony about selling out is that they only call you a sell-out when your stuff finally sells - I've had products bearing my name since I was 14, but nobody was buying them then.

I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large.

Most of my friends are skaters or were skaters at one time, so they obviously relate.

I feel like skateboarding is as much of a sport as a lifestyle, and an art form, so there's so much that that transcends in terms of music, fashion, and entertainment.