Rodney Mullen: The Beauty of Skateboarding

[@JonnyGiger]

thank you. beautiful words

[@peazeralus]

Big shocker

[@philnolan9903]

Thank YOU Jonny

[@chrisvidal64]

your the truth bro

[@datguy9408]

I hope to see you and Rodney skate together one day man!

[@turtleboy4111]

@Johnny Giger you're exactly what he's talking about. Keep rolling 🤙🏻

[@arnoldogonzalez2214]

Rodney Mullen is the Isaac Newton of Skateboarding.

[@doukdouk2550]

Na man, the TESLA!

[@endlessvoid7952]

Island Gore Newton ~= modern physics, laws of motion, etc... Ya know, like a skateboard. Tesla ~= electricity... like a skateboard.

[@doukdouk2550]

@@endlessvoid7952 TESLA in my eyes will forever be the only great mind but for the sake of this whatever you say.

[@arnoldogonzalez2214]

@@endlessvoid7952 It's not because it relates to physics it's because he developed many of the first tricks that lead to street skateboarding like the ollie, kickflip, heelflip, and 360 flip, While isolated. I remember either watching a video or reading something where Rodney was talking about how his dad did not want him to skate, because he was a dentist and had to work on kids who messed up their mouths skateboarding, so he moved them to a remote place where he was separated from the contest circuit and could not compete or compare his progression with others. Where he developed the tricks mentioned above. Like Isaac Newton who worked on some of his influential work in calculus while isolated by the Great Plague of London.

[@endlessvoid7952]

Arnoldo Gonzalez Wow.. Take a deep breath

[@bargerkenneth]

Rodney, we understand the thing about not wanting to be judged, but I need you to understand how much all of skateboarding is in love with you. We are dying to see you skate. You could seriously just ride down a sidewalk and we would eat it up.

[@muruzabal]

Kenneth Barger 👌

[@youlikethat4205]

Exactly

[@MiniPunxx]

Yaaaaas

[@THUG_LIFE4LIFE]

He would break his knee

[@happyskating2000]

why doesnt this have more thumbs up?????

[@mentuemhet]

Where you at Jonny Giger ? Let Jonny meet Rodney Mullen. Make this happen The Berrics. Please.

[@diego_wendt]

UP

[@thecrownofnoah9100]

We need them to meet

[@kyles5513]

Yes

[@vincentcheeney9513]

Hes dead no?

[@twista101287]

I know!!! that would be sooo sick!!! 🤜🔥👌

[@adrianyeung8537]

I need Rodney on the nine club, wanna hear him talk for at least 2 hours!

[@kharyan2]

adrian yeung Mike vallely talked for 5 hours. Rodney can do 5+

[@gavinlloyd6410]

👏👏👏 More than ever! 🙏🏻

[@baqiarchives]

upppp

[@MangoTreeWildAndFree]

Yesssss!

[@bondalero0074]

He is so inspirational in so many ways I could listen all day at the nine club!#🛹👑@adrian yeung @ thenineclub

[@A-LittleMoreContext]

"Where falling is normal. And picking yourself up again is normal." What an amazing quote.

[@joaomarcosbarrosfernandes6832]

Man, just imagine Rodney Mullen passing by and screaming "Do a kick flip". I think i would cry

[@071Engie]

Probably there will be screaming like "do a kickflip to casper and 360 flip out"... But... Nevermind...

[@rollthelosingdice]

Tony Hawk looking for a dollar

[@cantskateswitchlikethat]

071Engie do a switchfoot pogo

[@cantskateswitchlikethat]

@@071Engie A SWITCH FOOT POGO

[@Underdog_Basketball]

He's too busy talking to techies who ride electric skateboards

[@dnam727]

Daewon Song vs Rodney Mullen Rd 2 might be the greatest skate video ever made

[@dcfromthev]

It's my fav of all time, definitelty one of the best.

[@halminteljr5870]

Danny Nam fuck yeah

[@joeylackey2486]

Top 5 for sure. A lot of tricks that only those two can do

[@ManiacDrummer1212]

Round 3 though....one of the sickest tricks Rodney does a BS crook nollie v heel out on a forklift prong, makes less sense than any of the primo tricks at the end, which are Godly. And he has that weird way of forcing the trick while maintaining perfect posture so it just looks like he's trying yet it's easy. Round 2 though they look like thugs the way the footy is, skating benches like a 5" Manny pad...........part 4 dude where's it at

[@kylespencergraves]

Round three was my first vid ever. Mind forever blown

[@betojmd]

This guy have no idea about what he did, somehow this amazes me, he's so humble. I'd die to have the chance to see him skating in person.

[@victorsladkowski]

Semente de Maçã at the end of the day, he’s like us, just doing what he loved doing. He just did it so well and so early that it inspired so many people. I doubt fame was on his mind, he just wanted to land that one trick for himself everyday. Legend.

[@ArtMognot]

Semente de Maçã i read person as prison and went😟

[@erikritchie1941]

You’d die for that shit???? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@danielr5041]

MEU sonho ver o cara ao vivo

[@jd5074]

I saw him live at the Globe Opinion tour amazing. Landing those tricks 1st 2nd or 3rd time in his own style

[@joeylackey2486]

The Flat Ground Ollie was cuz of you. The start of almost every trick. How we take it for granted

[@claysoggyfries]

Joey Lackey And kickflip

[@mjmendozaiv]

and Ollie was because of Alan Gelfand -- that's what he mentioned, taking something, changing it, and giving it back.

[@SK4Madhi_Freal]

I remember when I saw him do the "Vulcan mind meld" completely blew my head to bits.💥

[@ogmike6444]

....Alan Gelfand did the flatground ollie, rodney did do the kickflip and about every other flip trick back then.

[@veit9006]

Im sorry no, Alan Gelfand was the first one to do an ollie on vert, but rodney was the first one to do it on flat

[@QuakeNukem]

THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, THE MULLEN

[@stefanoconsiglio3177]

Stealie!!

[@TotalTuxedo]

THAT needs to be on his signature pro board.

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@andreaschlapek780]

The MUTT!!!

[@TaylorPhase]

Dude Rodney, if you’re reading this, we aren’t gonna judge you if you aren’t at your peak anymore. We’d be happy just to see you throw around a few basic manual combos and some new goofy tricks. We don’t care if you can’t release a mind blowing part. We just enjoy watching you skate. Even if you did a few kickflips on flat.

[@SongJLikes]

I want to be in the same place as someone who would give Rodney crap for not being ‘at his peak’ and call them out HARD.

[@TwinCoconuts]

Rodney is still humble enough to get emotional over the fact that he’s loved! Everyone knows he’s a legend. INSPIRED THE FREEDOM I GET FROM MY BOARD! Thank you Rodney 🛹😍

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@snorgisborg2]

This guy is a legend and a physical genius. He pretty much invented every trick in street skateboarding

[@palatero]

Rodney is one of those rare humans you hear about in folk tales. A person that came along and had a profound understanding of something, having an innate understanding of their specific field so concentrated it's as if he's channeling the universe itself. His attention to craft is like that of Canibus in hip hop, Hendrix to guitar, Michelangelo to art, Michael Jordan to basketball.

[@episodebeats2817]

Rodney used to smile so much when I used to see him skating around the Venice Boardwalk in the late 90's. Glad I got to see that.

[@JARA405]

I couldn't imagine.

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@oleksiistri8429]

Lucky!

[@thomthum2000]

As a kid growing up with low self-esteem who constantly felt like an outsider, things like skateboarding and music where instrumental in shaping my identity and giving me confidence. It's provided me with tools of creative thinking that's carried over into my other interests, including mathematics and computer science. If you ever happen to see any kids skating in public. Just know that those kids are on a journey to find themselves.

[@AnHebrewChild]

This is a beautiful thought. Thank you for typing it and posting it.

[@plzineedtogowayrn6353]

Rodney Mullen is the king of skateboarding and no one could take his spot. Literally the most influential skater to ever exist

[@forshigity5000]

Mark Gonzales

[@forshigity5000]

@New Keys Rodney invented tricks on a pop sickle. Mark Gonzales brought it to a regular skateboard. I've been skating for 26 years.

[@forshigity5000]

@New Keys Let's see, i started skating in 1986. Freestyle was a niche. I used to skate freestyle and street and i actually owned Rodney's Chess board and a Kevin Harris. Rodney was the only thing that made it cool. Freestyle wasn't popular and it eventually died. When it died Rodney had nothing to do, Rodney wasn't a street skater, but Mark Gonzales is the guy who those the elements to make Street skating what it is. You name it....Gonz did it. Steve Rocco and Gonz took Rodney and pulled him out of the death of freestyle, and he rode for World. iLook i love Rodney to death but the Gonz's contribution is recognized by the people who were there and saw it. Rodney Mullen wouldn't be as recognized today if Gonz / nautas etc. didn't evolve his freestyle tricks. Older people who were there sometimes see the whole picture. I'm not discounting your opinion because i respect what you have to say.

[@cookncrook6902]

A living legend

[@sukmadik2319]

@@forshigity5000 Rodney Mullen created the design of the skateboard we know today

[@WristWatcher]

Thank you Rodney Mullen...finally some awesome scientific thinking on skateboarding. This means a lot to me in this dark time in my life being a homeless skater. I want to be a software engineer and hope I can transition to a better life. You gave me hope that I have more than what other people think of me, thank you.

[@humble_ape]

You got it man it's all about hard work. Always get back up!!

[@smeegain3657]

Keep pushing and believing :) You got this!

[@yes0genesis]

You can do it, get a backpack and a laptop and you've got what you need. Hit up some libraries for internet and get a degree online, with the whole pandemic it's more possible than ever to do it all online. Good luck and hope you achieve what you desire to.

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@daviddarko2665]

I could listen to him to hours and hours. The Goat!

[@DFunct905]

David Aston that’s how long it would take before he said something interesting. I like when he lets his skating do the talking because it sounds like he’d rather be a motivational speaker than tell interesting stories.

[@daviddarko2665]

@@DFunct905 75 likes disagree. But you do you bro. 👍

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@PurposelessRabbitholes]

The definition of humble

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@slip619knot1]

Skateboarding changed my life. it gave me my greatest memories and friends

[@prostitutionsavedmymarriag3015]

Skate or die 🏴‍☠️

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@zaraewen8946]

Rodney is a gift to skaters, and a gift to the world.

[@nectarkundalini]

I’ll never understand you, YOU who disliked a 15 minute Rodney Mullen vídeo posted 7 minutes ago. But I know you must be sad.

[@jeromesimon8916]

Cops and security guards

[@matthew3496]

Those 4 people live a truly sad, sad life. I am sorry for them.

[@Lifemodo]

Posers, the lot of them.

[@parallelparkerrr]

Nick Revitte this guy was the first man to Ollie more than a curb and invented the kickflip and any flatground trick you can think of. Anyone who can hate on this humble guy are just sad and sick

[@MontaukFilms7]

Or maybe he's just like a lot of us who think this guy is WAY overrated. He's a skateboarder. He didn't cure cancer.

[@cristiangarzoncruz9730]

Rodney has so much wisdom! He should write a book.

[@felipe8511]

Skaters are scientists by definition, it evens follow the exact scientific methodology of formulating hypothesis, by thinking of a trick, trying and making it real, if trick isnt possible then do some adaptation and try again, this is basically how rodney invented modern deck's design

[@deaconhemp]

I got to meet the legend in real life,a kid meeting his hero.

[@Orphan-mh6db]

lucky you , i wanna see him before we all go

[@PanikDoctor]

My dream

[@bradbrains4000]

Me too. I was 13 years old and I've met a lot of really famous ppl later on in life due to working in the French Quarter in New Orleans, but I was never as "star struck" or so very proud to have met Rodney Mullen. I will never forget the demo I went to as a youngster and being able to skate with him when the demo was over. That was truly a day I will always remember.

[@deaconhemp]

@The Real Miklo really its not ive never mentioned this before i dont think.

[@Orphan-mh6db]

The Real Miklo we can all tell you just mad or sad at the world . Don’t be , be a fucking legend my dude !! We love you

[@5olas]

Rodney is and has always been humble. It’s endearing. God bless.

[@MarcesIsCool]

He‘s like the father of every skater. There is no other skater u could watch back then and be totally blown away. We skaters are different we don‘t care for competition. It is a way of freedom steppin on your board hang out with your boys put on some music drink one smoke one. It‘s so much more than just a sport. Probably the most beautiful thing in my life.

[@BulletProofBacon]

Nothing compares.

[@scripturewitness1139]

couldnt have said it better brother

[@Schabo1234]

I met him on accident in my little hometown in Germany in the late 90’s .We were driving to my “skatepark “ with 3 obstacles. There was only one guy skating and I said to my friend from inside the car : “This guy looks like Rodney !” My friend answered:” No way ....never In my whole life ...!” He did one of his signature moves & things were clear then! What is he doing here in our “backyard spot “? We walk towards him & he was so kind! Unbelievable! My friend didn’t say anything ,turned to stone ...so stoked he was !^^ We had a little session! It was like a dream! I got my camera from home & took a few photos ! There are still on my wall to this date! One of that moments I never felt so alive !!! Thanks Rodney ❤️

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

He's literally a living legend and he's doing all he can while he's here and in 50-100 years hell still be remembered

[@armandosoria7993]

As long as skateboarding lives he will too!

[@AndrewJobes]

Armando Soria this is true

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@mauricechocosuisse5706]

Man, they'll talk bout him reading their History lessons in 200s

[@fourshore502]

is there a rodney mullen statue anywhere? if theres not there ought to be.

[@gardenstateflatlandb]

Rodney is too humble. He has AMAZING style! One of the few skaters you can watch a dark silhouette of skating and immediately know it's him.

[@carlossoares712]

When i hear/see Rodney talking i feel the same happiness as when i see he doing tricks. He is so special, he is enlightened, his words are just like that of one great guru, so full of wisdom and himility, show how human he is even beinig made a god by the community.

[@energybengt]

Rodney Mullen is a genius ... I am not joking. I have heard very few fellow human beings express what he expresses from within in the way he does ... both in his speech and body language, but also his skateboarding prowess. He is the Art of Being.

[@bradydastrup1025]

Rodney Mullen is one of those kinds of people that when they speak, you listen, no matter who you are. He’s such a well spoken individual. Truly an inspiration.

[@AfrazmDubstep]

It feels like he's crying when he talks, skateboarding is so touching for him, i think that is how every skater should feel the board

[@zydian_]

Enneagram type 4 maybe

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@SquirrelASMR]

This man is so deep 🙏😭

[@kevichy]

I could listen to Rodney Mullen for hours. He's an absolute genius and so very modest about his intellect and his contribution to the world. What a legend!

[@jastiksk8crw]

Wonderful humble guy. He's been magical to me since I was 15 yo (33 now). It's because of him I had a worn down flat nose/tale, and destroyed grip tape my first few years skating.

[@mitchellpotts1180]

I could sit here and just listen to him talk all day it puts me in such a peaceful state

[@rollthelosingdice]

Rodney is one of a kind, I've never seen someone that is that skilled at his level.

[@Cloud-df3hy]

Rodney - you will forever be embarced by the community, even if its just for you love, passion and kindhearted nature. Never mind your skills, creativity, what you did for the industry, the fact you're probably personally resonsible for 80% of the entire early 00's skate population boom outside of the states. You're the reason I'm on a board still and I'm now at 30. You humbly inspire us all.

[@noahhcams]

Dude, we’ll always embrace you. You’re one of the godfathers of skating! You’ll always be a legend!

[@Theoutlawthirteen]

The tesla of skateboarding. True legend. Will never get to meet him but been a hero for over 20years thanks Mullen.

[@tomhodder8107]

In my depression I haven’t felt the warmth of his knowledge in years thank you Rodney

[@arnoldhernandezz]

what an inspiration to us skaters and even surfers, I miss how skateboarding was back then, it would just be fun and most importantly everyone would be family. That’s one thing I’ll always miss.

[@fernaureason7150]

When ever I see Rodney Mullen It makes me tear up. Such a warm, honest, down to earth man. You are legend Rodney I hope you know that and embrace it.

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@mauricechocosuisse5706]

Le fou ne sait pas qu'il l'est

[@fourshore502]

yup, still got great hair too!

[@lessgovernmentmorefun5051]

I love how humble he is

[@KleineKassiopeia]

does this mean we'll get a Rodney at the Berrics part? I need more Rodney in my life!!!!

[@djsubliminalreeve]

i feel like that would take a few months to film as he is a perfectionist.

[@KleineKassiopeia]

@@djsubliminalreeve I guess there won't be too many people at the berrics in the next few weeks ...

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@point5ive]

Why do Interviews like this always make me cry? Bless you Rodney... wow...

[@skinnypx1949]

I just realized this is the "Rodney Mullen: A Beautiful Mind" video. I could watch this all day

[@musicbelowzero2949]

Look up the interview on impact theory with him. You'll literally cry.

[@panda51829able]

Rodney should get a podcast. Love the passion behind his words

[@MrLukeinthehouse]

They should play this in every school.

[@TheonEvilbuho]

There are very few people who I consider role models in my life and Rodney Mullen is definitely one of them. Truly an inspiration.

[@trumancrockett9796]

I would die to see him do a battle commander of what he can do now. Please get him to go to the 9 club or show us footage

[@JazzDefiance]

Truman Crockett Great idea

[@funkydankspliff]

Nine club please

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@TragedysHalo]

He's the Socrates of skateboarding. It's not only an art, it's a way of living. Beautiful

[@LEGENDofBEANY]

This kind of makes me emotional, just because skateboarding has always been so close to me. He puts it beautifully into words

[@skateforgirl2099]

I'm definitely so grateful for Rodney Mullen and what he did for skateboarding. We probably wouldnt be where we are now with all the crazy tricks that's being put out currently.

[@GoScience123]

10:24 rodneys doing caspers with his hands as hes explaining the concept of style thats crazy

[@matthewfateful]

Not only a legend of skateboarding but also a legend of Wisdom! What an inspiration 🙏🏻

[@GreenMachineOG]

Rodney is so intelligent, insightful, skilled, kind and humble. It's amazing how even after all of these years and "fame" he's so down to earth and still passionate about skating. GOAT status aside, he seems like a genuinely great human being. Thank you for your gift to skateboarding and your words of wisdom

[@jestertryna8956]

It is ridiculously inspiring to listen to him talk about skateboarding, I've never heard anyone explain these feelings and connections better than this

[@icantollie]

"Skating is...like a meditation" That's...the most concise, most accurate, best one-word description of what the essence of skateboarding is that I've ever heard

[@JohnBeattie_]

“No thank you for taking what I did and doing what I never could imagine.” That right there is the purest and most unselfish thing, shows his pure passion for the sport and wanting skateboarding to keep evolving and growing. Amazing, Rodney. From a 26 year old man who doesn’t skate anymore but still loves it to this day, thank you for everything you’ve done!

[@dudebro7227]

he's so humble and genuine

[@lttv3612]

I literally wrote “Rodney Mullen a beautiful mind” on like 200 pieces of paper when I was 14 and passed it out to teachers and students pretty dope and memorable video. Rodney Mullen has always been and will always be my all time favorite ❤️

[@viniciustinoco7188]

How can someone not like this? I honestly don't understand!

[@ColossalGameplays]

One of the most Humble human beings, one humanity could rely on for getting better in general. And of course, our Legend!

[@marcosulloa2696]

I love how he explained the passion we as skaters feel because it's easy to get in normal mindset of skateboarding but when we take a step back we see just how special this sport is and culture is.

[@ben-hailvaliente]

Master, Sensei, Maestro, Leher, Professeur...

[@icyearth]

I love Rodney Mullen so much. He is truly special in multiple ways. I noticed that quickly when I learned about his story. An absolute pleasure to listen to him.

[@gijssavelkouls7184]

He is a legend. And how this guys speaks.. goosebumps.🔥🔥💪

[@kelamram]

He makes me think he's a 4w5 or 5w4 on the enneagram. Brilliant. I love listening to him. Sweet spirit.

[@danielfathers5174]

Hands down legend without him skateboarding wouldn’t be what it is today. THANKYOU RODNEY❤️❤️❤️

[@GreenMachineOG]

Rodney isn't giving a TED talk here. He isn't speaking to a large audience or giving a presentation or a lecture. It feels like he's speaking directly from his soul. I'm blown away by his insight and passion, not to mention the fact that he is so incredibly humble given how pretty much the entire community views him. This video is awe-inspiring, there's really no other way to put it.

[@lix88440000]

The Godfather

[@WizardDoom]

Hermann Davila Reynolds is the Boss

[@evilnine5307]

I would say the godfather of street skating. Larry Bertlemann is probably regarded as the godfather of skateboarding .

[@ChaosUcs]

You can't hate this guy. He's such a sweetheart.

[@jmcqueen3454]

Crying my eyes out after that one. Rodney you are more of an inspiration then you’ll ever know, thank you all so much for putting the spotlight on such a legendary voice and artist

[@McMillanGamers]

His point's really translate well. I watch a lot of MMA and when he spoke about realising not wanting giving up even if he's unable to do it at the top level, it makes me understand a bit more why fighters stay on well past their prime even when everyone tells them to stop.

[@wethepeople3340]

I'm always happy when I realize that the guy who literally invented every trick is so humble and has no ego. He could act like an egotistical rockstar but hes more of a monk.

[@poetsrear]

Think about it this way: If his ego was that big, he probably never would've become the inventor-godfather who he is. It appears the most beautiful and virtuous advanced human beings in almost every era have been the most selfless, who didn't put their false sense of self ahead of doing their craft the right and honest way. Peace.

[@aznheadbanger]

Rodney really is the godfather of skateboarding. He's done so much for us, so humble, and always looking out for skating. I'm glad he's still around to share his wisdom!

[@JammyCreamer]

Rodney Mullen the greatest of all time !

[@zachbruneau358]

SUCH a good dude. So glad to have you in my life and to be able to call you a friend.

[@twista101287]

Rodney, such a beautiful soul!!! I've been so lucky to meet him twice in person, super humble and nice!!! living legend!!! 👑🔥👌🤜🛹

[@mauricechocosuisse5706]

Some people will wait 8 lives to get that luck... hope you know it bro

[@bradbrains4000]

When I was about 13 years old, I got the chance to go to a demo in which I got to meet and skate with Mullen after the demo. I've met MANY of famous ppl due to working in the French Quarter for years, but I have never been "star struck" or proud to have gotten to meet Mullen. Yea, it was cool to meet other famous stars n shit but getting to meet a legend and someone you consider your biggest idol and inspiration is unparalleled to have gotten to meet anyone else in the world. I will NEVER forget that day. That day, even tho I was new to skating at the time, changed the way I perceived skating and pushed me to give it my all and become as good or the skater that I became. Rodney...you are a true legend and definitely my biggest hero since that very day.

[@RafaeldaSilveira1987]

I admire this man, he's a living legend, he's the past and the future! Thank you Rodney Mullen😍🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👊🏽

[@nicknelson634]

Great words from probably the best and most original skater of all time. Even people today aren't doing much of what he did

[@alwaysarte]

Oh my god the legend

[@dailybusiness8162]

Thanks for skateboarding. Part of what I am today. Falling, failing, succeeding. Hanging out with the bois, rebel. Totally gifted.

[@AFLJohnCiTo66]

the dad of all us..!! living Legend of sk8board...

[@zacfabian3046]

Not only is he the godfather. He is also the Wiseman of skateboarding!!!

[@automaticprophet8749]

7:24 I’ve said this , and Rodney understands 💯

[@MichaelSilverMedia]

His Ted Talk was brilliant. He should be teaching the youth.

[@truecuckoo]

Much love to you Rodney. Thank you for all the inspiration you have given us. Inspiring talk too. 🙏🏼 If you decide to go out more to skateboard related communities, parks, meet-ups etc, I think people would greet you with so much gratitude and respect everywhere you go. We’ve all seen skaters grow older by now. It’s normal. I think seeing older skaters still skate, still challenge themselves is just as inspiring as seeing younger generations shredding it, or a beginner nail their first kickflip. Skateboarding is the rarest “sport” where you truthfully with all your heart WANT your opponent to nail the trick, so that the game of skate can go on forever.

[@pimpinbeenpimpin7995]

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[@SilkArchitect]

i love rondey mullen so much words can't express it. i moved on from skateboarding but his words translate through any medium. i still skateboard for the feel every once in a while.

[@qIdlbIp]

"The older I get the more I enjoy the feel of skating for the sake of it." "What I keep inside, that joy of just feeling what I do -- rolling around, playing around -- that's something I'm going to do as long as I can. That's who I am."

[@brodskater614]

I love every time Rodney steps in front of a camera. On the skateboard off the skateboard. One amazing all around person.

[@nickshamas]

Notice the lack of "uh", "um", etc,

[@erichwashausen4602]

I admire how well spoken and thoughtful he is.

[@julesl6910]

That's something you learn in a basic elocution class, they do exist and are standard in majors like communications or liberal arts. Using "uh" or "um" is a clear indication of a lack of education, even though it isn't a measure of intelligence. It has a clear parallel for example to people who need to read out loud, in comparison to those who can read in silence.

[@ep6808]

I wish I could speak like that

[@eriksolo182]

Everything just flows natural with him he’s fucking pure

[@Spartan265]

@@julesl6910 lol no it's not. People use uh and umm to collect their thoughts before continuing. I've heard well educated, intelligent people use both uh and umm. Your theory doesn't check out. Sorry bud.

[@mattturnure]

Rodney Mullen has one of the most incredible perspectives. And what an incredible gift he has bestowed on all of us. His contributions set the foundation for modern skateboarding and subsequently elevated our collective consciousness. What an amazing individual.

[@bub5842]

If you guys haven't seen Rodney's interview on Impact Theory, go watch it. Incredible.