Since retiring last year at age 31, world champion skateboarder Tony Hawk has been busier than ever. He just finished a 12 city skatepark tour and wrote an autobioghaphy, Hawk: Occupation: Skateboarder. He'll aslo be a commentary at the X-Games. Plus his new video game and signature line of clothing are do later this year.
BESIDES THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE FIVE STOCKBROKERS, WHAT WOULD SURPRISE PEOPLE ABOUT YOU? I have a small collection of suits, Armani, Versace, and Zenga. And I used to play the violin.
WHAT WAS YOUR WORST CHILDHOOD MOMENT? Having to tell my dad I didn't want to play Little League.
WILL SKATEBOARDING EVER ACHIEVE OLYMPIC STATUS? It could, but I don't think it's necessary for recognition. There are many events in the Olympics that don't have nearly as much attention.
HOW DID IT FEEL TO FINALLY MASTER THE 900? It was a big relief, cause I'd been trying it off and on for the last 10 years. I had almost given up.
WHAT WAS YOUR WIERDEST EXPERIENCE DURING COMPETITION? I was practicing and got knocked out. I totaly missed the whole thing.
