“Everything that I've ever been able to accomplish in skating and in life has come out of adversity and perseverance.”

“And more than anything, I like the improvisation of jazz. That's the same thing with DJ-ing. There's so much improvisation you can do with cuttin' and scratchin' that's reminiscent of jazz music, because it's all about how you feel. You're capturing a vibe and just going with it.”