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
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
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
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
When I started skating, it was such a small community. You didn't aspire to be rich or famous or make a career out of it because that wasn't something anyone had done yet. Tony Hawk aspirecareercommunity 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
