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
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 largemisunderstandpeople Change image and share on social
I've definitely had my share of calls where I just laugh. Someone came to me once and wanted to do a signature Hawk cologne. I was like, 'Of what? Sweaty pads? Am I wringing out my pads into a little perfume bottle?' Tony Hawk bottlecallcologne share on social
I won't quit skating until I am physically unable. Tony Hawk physicallyquitskate Change image and share on social
When I was around eleven or twelve, my board got hung up on the top of a bowl, and I got a concussion, and I knocked my teeth out. That was the first time that I got seriously injured, and I was taken to the hospital in an ambulance, and my parents briefly doubted. Tony Hawk ambulanceboardbowl share on social
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. Tony Hawk absencecomputergood Change image and share on social
The pro skaters I know are responsible members of society. Many of them are fathers, homeowners, world travelers and successful entrepreneurs. Their hairdos and tattoos are simply part of our culture, even when they raise eyebrows during PTA meetings. Tony Hawk cultureentrepreneureyebrow share on social
You just have to adapt, and you have to realize where people are going to actually play their games. It used to just be Nintendo and PlayStation, and now it's all kind of devices. So you've got to learn to adapt what you know from the technology into those areas... I've been wanting to do a mobile game for a long time. Tony Hawk adaptareadevice share on social
Honestly, the best skater that I've seen who raps is Tyler, The Creator. He really can skate... He's legit. Tony Hawk creatorhavehonestly Change image and share on social
Don't be afraid of girls. That is my big regret. Knowing what I know about girls, I should have just gone for it. Guys are such wimps. Tony Hawk afraidbiggirl Change image and share on social