The biggest lesson I learned from my dad is to support children even if they're doing something that is unorthodox..

Big decisions in my life have always come easy and are made without hesitation. It is easier for me to make a life-changing decision than to decide w….

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

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..

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

I feel like skateboarding is as much of a sport as a lifestyle, and an art form, so there's so much that that transcends in terms of music, fashion, ….

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

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

In ramp skating, theres this guy Alex Perelson whos really coming into his own and doing some amazing new stuff we havent seen before. Just different….

Being different is awesome! All of those who are different are more interesting than those who are clamoring for acceptance because they follow the p….

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 thei….

I wanted to promote skateboarding as much as possible through different media..

For those that say I endanger my child: it's more likely that you will fall while walking on the sidewalk than I will while skating with my daughter..

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

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 i….

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, b….

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

When your daughter asks you to be a fairy for her 5th birthday party... you better be a damned fairy..

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 ….

I won't quit skating until I am physically unable..

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..