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 won't quit skating until I am physically unable.

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

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.

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.

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, and entertainment.

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 passion.

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

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 love the fact that there is now a skate park in almost every city, but it will always have a rebellious/underground edge to it because it is based on individuality.

How would this world be if there was not God? The answer is simple: it would become itself God.

If he’s hitting you now, stop contemplating leaving him, and just leave.

I just watched the news. Seeing crazy people doing crazy stuff to other people and pretending that they're the good guys really helped.

Donald Trump is a threat economically to America.

The only ugliness is that of the heart, seen through the face. And though beauty be obvious, the only loveliness is invisible.

Hunting is not a proper employment for a thinking man.

Opting for gold shoes could have been considered downright cocky, but I was confident and never doubted my ability to deliver gold medals to match my shimmering footwear.

Nobody is so poor he has nothing to give, and nobody is so rich he has nothing to receive.

There's no such thing as equality. No two people are the same. You will not have the same clothes.

The National Debt is a very Good Thing and it would be dangerous to pay it off for fear of Political Economy.