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

- Tony Hawk

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…

- Tony Hawk

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

- Tony Hawk

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…

- Tony Hawk

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.

- Tony Hawk

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…

- Tony Hawk

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

- Tony Hawk

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

- Tony Hawk

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

- Tony Hawk