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6. What is <strong>the</strong> funniest/weirdest thing that has happened to you whilst doing this sport<br />
professionally?<br />
Oh <strong>the</strong>re are sooo many stories to tell! I cannot just pin down one!<br />
7. Have you ever had a serious injury from this sport?<br />
Yes. This year I broke my leg in <strong>the</strong> Philippines. It was a tough break and right before a<br />
race. Being in <strong>The</strong> Philippines, I did not receive proper medical attention for a bit after<br />
<strong>the</strong> initial injury. I had to hop around for a couple days without crutches or a cast. It was<br />
set incorrectly once I made it to a hospital in <strong>the</strong> city. Luckily, <strong>the</strong> initial injury sustained<br />
proved to be on <strong>the</strong> more minimal side and once I made it home to LA it was all dandy and<br />
took only a couple weeks to heal before I was back on my board in my local hills.<br />
8. Who is your real life hero and why?<br />
I don’t really have any heroes, per-say. What I look at most in people is how <strong>the</strong>y enjoy<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir lives while experiencing <strong>the</strong>ir passions. My favorite humans are <strong>the</strong> ones that have<br />
a raw smile, extended from ear to ear, due to who <strong>the</strong>y are around of what <strong>the</strong>y are doing.<br />
It is quite easy to find that with skating, as it brings out passion in anyone who keeps<br />
at it. I look up to anyone who is enjoying <strong>the</strong>ir time on this planet, creating and radiating<br />
love.<br />
9. Do you have a favorite comic <strong>book</strong> or film hero and why?<br />
I do not follow comics, TV, or film closely enough.<br />
10. What do you think about extreme and more unusual sports getting <strong>the</strong>ir own world<br />
<strong>champions</strong>hips like <strong>the</strong> Olympics?<br />
I think it would be phenomenal. I also think it is crucial. Without <strong>the</strong> proper media and<br />
exposure, some sports cease to expand and encourage new involvement. With proper<br />
competition and media, <strong>the</strong> sports can and will flourish. Once <strong>the</strong> world is more aware<br />
of a sport more newcomers will jump on board, <strong>the</strong> community will expand, safety will be<br />
more widely influenced, and happiness levels will increase. It is such an amazing feat to<br />
overcome fear and fall in love with something you never thought possible.
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