I'm proud that I was able to use my recognition to, maybe, raise the awareness of skateboarding and help grow it, and to help fund public skateparks. That's the legacy, just trying to grow the entire sport.
Tony Hawk
I'm proud that I was able to ...
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I think skateboarding is hugely challenging - it teaches you self-confidence, it teaches you self-motivation, and it can be something that helps you throughout your life.
Tony Hawk
The best advice I can give is to believe in yourself and to create new challenges no matter how far you get. Even if you think you earned it all or if you're considered the best in the world, keep challenging yourself because you're only as good as your last trick in the public's eye. But only do it because you love it. Don't do it because you think it's your ticket to fame or fortune. If that's the motivation and you reach any of those goals, you're not going to keep that passion.
Tony Hawk
Being different is awesome! All of those who are different are more interesting than those who are clamoring for acceptance because they follow the path.
Tony Hawk
My definition of success is doing what you love. I feel many people do things because they feel they have to, and are hesitant to risk following their passion.
Tony Hawk
I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.
Tony Hawk
