The best advice I can give is to believe in yourself and to create new challenges no matter how far you get. Even if you think you earned it all or if you're considered the best in the world, keep challenging yourself because you're only as good as your last trick in the public's eye. But only do it because you love it. Don't do it because you think it's your ticket to fame or fortune. If that's the motivation and you reach any of those goals, you're not going to keep that passion.
Tony HawkYou might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more happiness there than being rich or famous.
Tony HawkI'm proud that I was able to use my recognition to, maybe, raise the awareness of skateboarding and help grow it, and to help fund public skateparks. That's the legacy, just trying to grow the entire sport.
Tony HawkBeing different is awesome! All of those who are different are more interesting than those who are clamoring for acceptance because they follow the path.
Tony Hawk