I played team sports, but I never felt like I fitted in that well, so this allowed me to be part of a community but to do it in my own way.

My definition of success is doing what you love. I feel many people do things because they feel they have to, and are hesitant to risk following their passion.

I love snowboarding, but I would never want to do it competitively or at a professional level. Snowboarding is a spawn of skating, and skating is my passion.

I played team sports, but I never felt like I fitted in that well, so this allowed me to be part of a community but to do it in my own way.

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

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.

All I care about is that people remember me as a good skater, as someone who was innovative.