I'm not out here on the front lines trying to create clones, or consumers, or worshippers of who I am, and what I do. I'm trying to nurture the idea …

- Mike Vallely

When I got sponsored, it symbolized a major change and a major shift in skateboarding.

- Mike Vallely

I desire to have a dialogue that's positive, and communicative and moves forward, and is about something real, not just consumption.

- Mike Vallely

I grew up on the Bones Brigade as well. The very first skateboard video I saw was the Bones Brigade Video Show and I'd always valued the Bones Brigad…

- Mike Vallely

I feel like the best thing, as far as what I do with kids, is I treat them like human beings.

- Mike Vallely

I always try to individualize everything, every person. I see individuals and that's why I've never fallen for racism, or any type or classification …

- Mike Vallely

Everything that I'm really about is being an individualist. I believe in individuality.

- Mike Vallely

Through skateboarding, I have an open line of communication, some common ground and common ground is big man. That enables me to travel around the wo…

- Mike Vallely

I don't want to be an object of consumption. I like to get out there and participate because I care about it. It's not because I've gotten filthy ric…

- Mike Vallely