I was nerdy and really into computers. I was a good student until my senior year, when I started traveling and had a lot of absences.

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.

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

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.

Are you planning to follow a career in Magical Law, Miss Granger?” asked Scrimgeour.“No, I’m not, ” retorted Hermione. “I’m hoping to do some good in the world!

Remember – it's a long race and you can always outwork talent in the end.

The great thing about the Wilburys was that none of us had to take the heat by ourselves. I was just a member of the band. Nobody felt like he was above anybody else. We had such a good time.

There was a note on my dressing room table that said, Call Neil Young.

You can't help getting older, but you can help yourself from becoming old and infirm, in mind as well as body.

Do not complain about the length of the road! What will you do when the road finishes? Let it continue!

It's not as if I'm trying to write crossword puzzles to which one might find an answer at the back of the book or anything like that.

We have a plan for a stronger middle class, with the goal of generating 12 million new jobs over the next four years.

Giving others the freedom to be stupid is one of the most important and hardest steps to take in spiritual progress. Conveniently the opportunity to take that step is all around us every day.

For every level there’s another Devil.