I wanted to be a comedian.

Most anything I've ever set my mind to, I could accomplish.

I’m the competitor, I’m the one who has to wear the brunt of that being a good or bad score. And I’m not too worried about it. I don’t know why so many are to be honest with you.

I’ve been in a poor physical shape many times in my career and I’ve had some of my best results. My best performances happened because my mind was in the right place. The mind is definitely stronger than the body.

A wave isn’t like a skate ramp or mountain; everything’s moving around, and you have to time how to move along with it. That’s easier with a slow wave.

Not to sound too deep or weird, but I think that the times when you really appreciate surfing are the times you’re really sort of becoming one with nature. Surfing’s as raw of a sport as it gets.

This was the most emotional title of my career. I was the youngest champion, and now I’m the oldest.

I think when a surfer becomes a surfer, it’s almost like an obligation to be an environmentalist at the same time.

I’ve always thought surfing is a reflection of who you are.

I want to surf better tomorrow. I want to surf better in 10 years. When I’m 50 I want to be a better surfer than I am now – for me it’s a lifelong journey.