I jumped between two seven-story buildings in Los Angeles, launching from one rooftop to the other with ramps. Tony Hawk angelesbuildingjump 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 started skating when I was about 10 years old. It was in an alleyway. I picked up my brother's skateboard and stood on it. I started to roll down the alley, and I yelled at my brother asking him how I turn the thing. At the end of the alley, I just jumped off, picked up the board and physically turned it around. Tony Hawk alleyalleywayboard share on social
There's a stigma to skating. People think of it as a kid's sport. People kept telling me I couldn't possibly make a living out of it. Then they said I couldn't keep it up in my 30s. And here I am in my 40s, and I'm still improving my skills. Tony Hawk 30s40simprove share on social
When you've got videos up on Web sites that are literally shot the same day, the whole skate community knows right away when new tricks are invented or new techniques are available. Tony Hawk communitydayhave Change image and share on social
I feel like skateboarding is as much of a sport as a lifestyle, and an art form, so there's so much that that transcends in terms of music, fashion, and entertainment. Tony Hawk artentertainmentfashion 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
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
Skating was popular, but it wasn't mainstream. It had this underground following, and you could go on tours, win decent prize money, and make royalties from signature products - that's how I came to buy a house when I was a senior in high school. Tony Hawk buydecenthigh share on social
I love the fact that there is now a skate park in almost every city, but it will always have a rebellious/underground edge to it because it is based on individuality. Tony Hawk basecityedge Change image and share on social