I was a lot more cultured than the other kids in my high school. Because I traveled, I understood different cultures and had a more worldly view. Most of the people I went to high school with had never been outside of California. Tony Hawk californiaculturehigh share on social
If I can stand up when I'm 80, I'll be happy to cruise around on a skateboard. If I feel like my skills are fading, I just won't do it publicly. Tony Hawk cruisefadefeel Change image and share on social
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
I changed high schools three times because my parents moved. I had one friend my freshman year named Miki Vukovich. Miki and I were the only skaters in our high school. He runs my foundation now. Tony Hawk changefoundationfreshman Change image and share on social
I wanted to promote skateboarding as much as possible through different media. Tony Hawk mediumpromoteskateboard Change image and share on social
The biggest lesson I learned from my dad is to support children even if they're doing something that is unorthodox. Tony Hawk bigchilddad Change image and share on social
There are endorsements I regret taking when I was younger and didn't know any better. But I didn't have options then. People weren't knocking on my door. Tony Hawk doorendorsementknock Change image and share on social
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 famoushappinesslove Change image and share on social
Technology has allowed me to reach my fans directly. Social media: it has been a complete revolution of how to interact, promote and share things. Tony Hawk allowcompletedirectly Change image and share on social
In ramp skating, there's this guy Alex Perelson who's really coming into his own and doing some amazing new stuff we haven't seen before. Just different types of spin. Tony Hawk alexamazecome Change image and share on social
