I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes large misunderstand people
When I landed the first 900 at the XGames, it was just - it was a personal achievement. It was something that I have strived for for years and years and years, and in a lot of ways had given up on it. But I just didn't think of the resonance that would have. Tony Hawk achievementlandlot share on social
If you look at the success of snowboarding in the Winter Games and how that's brought a more youthful edge to the Olympics in general, they don't have that with the Summer Games. They don't have anything that's drawing in a younger viewership. Tony Hawk bringdrawedge share on social
I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization. Tony Hawk actionartcategorization Change image and share on social
The popular mythology of creative genius depends on beloved stereotypes of the artist in youth and old age: the misunderstood upstart who forces us to see the world afresh; and the revered sage who shows us depths of insight attainable only through a lifetime of hard-won experience. Martin Filler afreshageartist share on social
When large numbers of men are unable to find work, unemployment results. Calvin Coolidge findlargeman Change image and share on social