I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.
Interpretation
Skateboarding is not just a physical activity, but a form of artistic expression and a way of life.
In this quote, Tony Hawk emphasizes that skateboarding transcends traditional definitions and embodies creativity, a unique lifestyle, and athletic prowess. He suggests that reducing it to merely an 'action sport' underestimates its artistic and cultural significance, highlighting the depth and personal connection many have with skateboarding.
In practice
Using this quote in a presentation about the cultural impact of skateboarding.
The pro skaters I know are responsible members of society. Many of them are fathers, homeowners, world travelers and successful entrepreneurs. Their hairdos and tattoos are simply part of our culture, even when they raise eyebrows during PTA meetings.
I believe that people should take pride in what they do, even if it is scorned or misunderstood by the public at large.
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.
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.
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.
Skateistan's not just about skating. Itβs giving people life skills and hope for the future.
Elysian beauty, melancholy grace, Brought from a pensive though a happy place.
Maurice Sendak never - I remember he said something that was very striking because it's something I never thought about. I always loved his work, and he said, 'I don't really view myself as a children's book author. I just try and write about childhood as honestly as I can.'
I enjoy the speed of fashion. I love doing different things and I think I still have something valid to say in fashion.
I was born with music inside me. That's the only explanation I know of
Actors are the only honest hypocrites.
I'm suspicious of the idea of categories in music and this idea of things being in boxes. To me, that seems unnatural. I write the music that somebody with my biography would write, and the thing that's always driven me is an enthusiasm for the material. I sort of follow the notes to where they want to go.
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