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

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 never imagined getting to do what I love for a living and having so many people appreciate it. There was only one other skater in my high school and we were the lowest form of cool. Our classmates couldn't figure out why we liked such a loser sport, or why we hadn't grown out of it yet.

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 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.

Most snarky critics had their minds set before ever seeing/playing the game. I'm proud of what we created; it's innovative, responsive & fun.

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.