You might not make it to the top, but if you're doing what you love, there's more to happiness than being rich or famous.

Tony Hawk

I consider skateboarding to be an art form, a lifestyle, and a sport. 'Action Sport' would be the least aggressive classification.

Tony Hawk

I believe that people should be proud of their work, even if it is disdained or misunderstood by the public at large.

Tony Hawk

I jumped between two seven-story buildings in Los Angeles, with ramps from one roof to the other.

Tony Hawk

One of the biggest lessons I learned from my father is to support kids, even if they're doing something that's unconventional.

Tony Hawk

If I can stand to be 80 years old, I'll be happy to get around on a skateboard. If I feel that my skills are diminishing, I will not do it in public.

Tony Hawk

I love snowboarding, but I would never want to do it at a competitive or professional level. Snowboarding is a spawn of skating, and skating is my passion.

Tony Hawk

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

Tony Hawk

I love the fact that almost every city has a skate park now, but it will always have a rebellious/underground edge because it's personality based.

Tony Hawk

When I was young and didn't know any better, there are ads I regret. But then I had no choice. People weren't knocking on my door.

Tony Hawk