Quote

I've got to stand up for the sport.

Shaun White

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Shaun White
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: September 3
Actor
Skateboarder
Snowboarder
San Diego
California
Shaun Roger White
Sport
Stand
Sports

More quotes by Shaun White

Image
I was told from a very young age that I wasn't gonna be anything. That I wasn't gonna amount to a single thing.
Shaun White
Image
Meeting actors and TV personalities is one thing, but I just feel like meeting musicians is the coolest.
Shaun White
Image
It was hard to find a board my size. I was tiny.
Shaun White
Image
The Olympics is really awesome, but for some snowboarders, it's not the biggest thing in the world.
Shaun White
Image
I am pretty bow-legged. It's annoying.
Shaun White
Image
I'd love to compete in the Summer Olympics.
Shaun White
Image
A weird thing happens when you're taken out of your normal clothing and put into USA gear.
Shaun White
Image
We all started snowboarding in the beginning as a family just to be closer together, go on trips. It was our soccer, but instead of Dad yelling at me from the sideline he is there riding with me and hitting the jumps even before I am hitting them.
Shaun White
Image
United [Airlines] sucks, man. I've got like a million miles and they never bump me to first class because they think I'm just a kid and give the seat to some schmoozy guy in a business suit.
Shaun White
Image
When kids come up to me and say. 'I want to be like you,' it fires me up. It's pretty cool.
Shaun White
Image
I've always been under the impression that it would be such a bummer to be in a peaceful place like Hawaii or the tropics and be stressed about catching waves.
Shaun White
Image
Generally, I'm a pretty mellow guy.
Shaun White
Image
I have the most fun snowboarding when it's just me and my brother.
Shaun White
Image
What does it mean to be a snowboarder? It's about having fun, with your friends or by yourself. It's about pushing yourself to try new things and do the unexpected. Finally, and most importantly, it's about being creative.
Shaun White
Image
Trick names are so ridiculous!
Shaun White
Image
If you do a trick and it doesn't work out, that can stick with you. I like to go back, nail the trick, and, 'OK, I'm cool, it's all good.'
Shaun White
Image
There are plenty of skills I've learned from playing video games. It's more interactive than watching TV, because there are problems to solve as you're using your brain.
Shaun White
Image
Ask anyone who knows me - I am constantly moving things around in my place.
Shaun White
Image
I can't really describe a trick as much as I just feel it.
Shaun White
Image
I mean, I get letters in the mail because I had a heart defect when I was one, I had surgeries and stuff. And so you get these letters in the mail that just, they are crazy, they are just like, yes, well our son is dealing with the same thing and we saw you on TV and I mean it is such a cool thing to inspire and kind of give hope.
Shaun White