Joel Parkinson Quotations

It's funny, 'cause you think surfing is your whole life, but then when you make a family it seems like it's not at all.

If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it.

As long as Im getting waves and having fun, the results tend to take care of themselves.

I guess you're only as good as the waves.

As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I dont let myself get bored. I just go surfing.

Ive been on the tour for 12 years, and the big dream has always been to get a world title.

I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when Im competing.

You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power to believe in themselves.

It's true. Happiness is a big thing.

I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through.