I think skateboarding is hugely challenging - it teaches you self-confidence, it teaches you self-motivation, and it can be something that helps you throughout your life.

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

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.

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.

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

I started skateboarding at around age 10, and enjoyed the artistic aspect of it as much as the sporting aspect, so for me it was more of an art form and a lifestyle.

Snowboarding is a spawn of skating, and skating is my passion.