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 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.

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

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

You 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.

I think that the board is a lot more intuitive than people assume. You get on it and all you have to do is put one foot on the tail and one foot on the nose and rock it up and down and that will get you into the tricks or wheelies or manuals. It's not about the balance so much as it is about the timing.

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.