Tony Hawk

“For me, skateboarding is a lifestyle. I don't really see it as a sport.”

“It's been a privilege to be able to be a part of this for so long. To be a part of something that is so pure and so genuine.”

“I love the fact that there is now a skate park in almost every town.”

“I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport.”

“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.”

“There is no better feeling than succeeding at something you thought you'd never be able to do.”

“The best advice I can give is to believe in yourself and to follow your dreams.”

“I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large.”

“I won't quit until I'm physically unable.”

“You have to be willing to take some falls.”

“I was this punk kid, and I was like, I'm going to do my own thing.”

“Never give up on your dreams, and never let anyone tell you that you can't do something.”

“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.”