I didn't think that wave was going to offer a ton, ... But the wave just held form, and I was able to get a lot out of it.

It's like the mafia. Once you're in - your in. There's no getting out.

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.

Motivation is temporary. Inspiration is permanent.

The joy of surfing is so many things combined, from the physical exertion of it, to the challenge of it, to the mental side of the sport.

It's all about where your mind's at

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

Surfing is my religion, if I have one.

For a surfer, it's never-ending. There's always some wave you want to surf.

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

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

Religion turned some folks belligerent.

The Message of Mohammad is not a set of metaphysical phenomena. It is a complete civilization.

Never cry for the same reason twice.

Men exist because a vibrator can't fix a flat tire. On second thought, I should just buy a AAA card...

Take it all in all, I do not believe anybody on earth has a worse time than an Emperor penguin.

You might think of consumption as a fairly passive activity, but buying new products and services is actually pretty risky, at least if you value your time and money.

I went through very emotional things this year, like being in the French Open finals already feeling like you got it and kind of losing it.

The dance grew into a colorful flower bouquet which caught and contained the glow of sun-happy summer days, the secret of star-studded nights, and the wistful sweetness of overcast and rainy hours.

There's a lot of intensity when you're on a set. And then it just goes away and no one's giving you attention or flooding you with compliments.

Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another - too often ending in the loss of both.