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  • he looks stoned no lie, the best skater of all time

  • He's actually a christian... And not a fake one thats judgmental and legalistic. But a real imperfectly perfect lover of people. Just like Jesus.

  • There is great honesty here.

  • That bit at 6:03 is exactly what ive been trying to tell people for aaaaaaaages

  • After seeing this interview my entire view on Rodney has changed, i hadnt given much thought to him besides the Ok he started the flatground skating, popping ollies fliptricks and whatnot..but now that im a bit older and have started thinking alot more this guy seems as real as you can get. And you dont need to smoke weed to be intillectual, who knows if he still does or not, that doesnt matter. I wish i could hang with him for a week and just talk and skate, i could learn alot from him.

  • He's not Buddha on a skateboard, Buddha is Rodney off a skateboard.

  • This video is super dramatic.

  • i don't skate, but i admire Mullen's outlook on life. Do what you love because you love it, nothing else matters. What a cool guy.

  • @mrjones918 Yeah he's a amazing skater, plus a like a philosopher, therapist, Buddha on a board.

  • 1:04 - 1:10 he sounded like a beaner

  • This video would be alot better without the guy in the blue.

  • Wise words from a wise man. Your dad would be proud.

  • @jffloyddd If you are referring to Rodney'y monkish attitude, he has always been that way. I don't know where you get the idea that he is promoting that and I don't see how your comment completely relates to the video or comments posted before-hand. He admits to smoking weed with his friends after school while skating for the Bones Brigade back when freestyle was big in his biographical book. The Mutt you see in this video is the Mutt himself, no pose or advertising here. That is Rodney Mullen!

  • A good-spirited, well-intentioned person. Not sure of the context of this interview...was it originally aimed at skaters?...who would know his reputation in the skate community? If so, then it makes complete sense. Clearly, the youngsters appear to pay their respects. He does talk about himself quite a bit, which isn't monk-like at all. Sort of a "Confucius Say" persona. My conclusion is that this guy was abducted by aliens at an early age, and is still coming to terms with said scenario.

  • @NINJAstudioz that is NOT true. In this very book, Rodney declares having smoked weed for a short while in his childhood at age ten, to fit in with Jack Iversen and his friends. If I'm wrong, please tell me on what page this was and what edition aof the book you have

  • @jffloyddd lol i think its pretty obvious he smoked weed and i dont think he'd deny it, and theres no reason to promote himself with a fake attitude when his skating is SO badass, thats why we love Rodney Mullen, cuz he is pretty damn good at what he does not because hes nice.

  • @Rockdrigo0 Prove to me that Rodney smokes weed and I will take your word for it. In his earlier years... he did because of acceptance, but show me that he is currently doing that right now.

  • @SlickRick4EVER I said Its obvious he SMOKED.

  • @jffloyddd You know what mate, i can't say i agree with you, but i can understand where you're coming from. So many people do try and do the whole 'Buddha image' thing. But i truely believe this is the real Rodney Mullen. Really, what would he gain by pretending? He's arguably the best street skater in the world and whether he has a 'good' or 'bad' attitude doesn't change that.

  • if u work really hard you can achieve anything

  • i could listen to him talk all day. i love his voice.

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  • that guy is high as hell!!

  • @Nickelbacker OMFG WHY DOES EVERYONE SAY HE SMOKED WEED OR THAT HE IS HIGH? You have never smoked weed man, or really weird weed. Rodney seems like a really smart dude in this video! He doesnt look high!

  • 3 people doesn´t know how to ollie.

    

  • 3 dislikes . WTF sorry i have no words for those 3 people I'm sorry for them really sorry

  • i think hes from another planet

  • @dierVianna

    I'm from belgium, trapped between alle the other big countries.

    The result is that i speak fluent French Dutch German and English..

  • @dierVianna Well... in france suprisingly few peeps know how to speek english ;D

  • @dierVianna Imagine the understanding problem for me, I'm french -_-

  • That guy in the blue, makes me want to punch his face in.

  • He speaks so soft lol its crazy

  • Id like to smack that kid in blue over the head, idk why, I just do

  • He should be a philosopher. hes really really smart, but in such a simple way.

  • just wow

  • that man not only in the skateboarding but in life is a rol model i love him

  • he has sucha clear mind. I respect that yo.

  • He has such a beautiful soft spoken voice

  • I think humility is the key to Rodney's thing. He is a special man.

  • 1:16 or something his voice farts

  • Rodney is the fucking man.

    Hes been there and done that. I like the "thought youd be bigger" line cause I felt the same way when I met Arto Saari... Rune Glifberg, was bigger than i thought lol.

    Rodney is the man, the king, the mutt, the innovator.

    Such a soft spoken humble man too.

    The day he dies is a big loss to the world period.

  • kinda nutty...hahaha who cares hes the skateboard god

  • wise, 4:18 he said un less you poop yourself?

  • @river973 THATS SO FUCKING FUNNY :)

  • wise,

  • Skateboarding Shaman .

  • Rodney Mullen Epicly latered!!

  • Rodney sounds like he wants to talk more but is shy to show off anything

  • he smokes way too much weed.....

  • @TheMaxHancock your stupid

  • @TheMaxHancock Thats not even possitive. I actually cant even figure out why you have posted THIS comment.

  • hes so soft spoken

  • Your favorite skater? Everyone's favorite skater.. 

  • I don't think there will ever be another skater as technically good. To have seen him turn his stance completely opposite footed and make it look indistinguishable is truly awsome. I am not sure the guys interviewing him have a real good grasp of what he has not only accomplished but also given to skateboarding. A true skateboarding legend.

  • why does he rwmind mee of johnny depp playing willy wonkaa the voice is there lol

  • omg dude he is so wise when he talks its like he is passionate u dont get bored he is awsome

  • dudes my idol

  • Please make a movie about Rodney Mullen's life!!

  • whoa. i never knew he was such a mindful dude. this is really inspiring stuff. thanks for posting.

  • These nerds act like they grasp where rodney is coming from but they have no fucking clue. I have always loved how rodney is so humble about things even though he created almost every trick that is possible now he still acts like his place in skateboarding isn't so great.

  • @LegionzHD

    i agree, who are these retards interviewing him anyway? haha

  • @MRRJD2 you cal them tards because they arnt as popular ?or because your jealous they are interviewing him and not you?.. regardless they are just people like you curious and trying to learn from rodneys perspectives on life.

  • @worriesovernothing

    well from the perspective i see from "LEGIONS" reply on this vid.

    These nobody's act like they can or grasp everything hes been and done in his life.

    When they more than likely no nothing of Rodney. But this is just a speculation.

  • yoda from the skate...

  • This is AMAZING, truly enlightening a TRUE skater.

  • "Success is an illusive thing. Look within"

    Those words will stick with me forever :).

  • Hes like Buddha on a skateboard.

  • @Rockdrigo0 You mean GOD

  • @Rockdrigo0 he IS buddha on a skateboard

  • He grew up working for everything. That's why he's such a good guy. I think.

    But people that don't work for their money *cough* *actors* aren't good people.

  • theyre all stoned

  • "So how did i grow up? I grew up in a small town...."

  • @staygold96 hahahahahaha right on bro!!!

  • rodney sounds a bit irish. It kinda me me feel happy inside just listening to his voice and hearing about his sk8ing past cause it's a bit like mine

  • What Rodney said here has changed the way i look on life, seriously. The fact that he skates not for money or fame, but because he loves it is what's most important. True Words of an artist.

  • hey, that board behind'em is featuring the coat of brazilian national soccer team. he´s amazing!

  • i want him to be my dad.

  • He's like a monk

  • so inspiring! he's a very chill dude to and i like that about him.very peacefull!

  • woow Amazing Tony H and Rodney And BAM are the Reason Why I want to be pro Skater is not easy at it may seem

  • This man is such an inspiration, not only for skaters.

  • A healthy and different way to see skateboarding !!! Is nice to see humble skateboarders

  • @jruizdemena Its nice to see humble people.

  • @Rockdrigo0 totally agree !! I meant than to me it seems that skateboarders are not the humblest people. And i think is because of the skate culture,i.e, in "the lords of dogtown" shows how they saw skateboardind, they act like hooligans. Is good to be free and discover new things (this is why i skate) but the skate culture still has a lot of this inmature point of view

  • @jruizdemena Lol like hooligans. Yea i get your point, i agree.

  • @yomom4202 wtf dude this guy is awesome did you even listen to what he said wtf?

  • @yomom4202 you're just another person who judges someone based on how they talk or how they look

  • @yomom4202 your a fag.

  • man, this makes me wanna pick up my skateboard again for the first time in 10 years ahaha! i've always loved rodney - 44, and he's still going!

  • this guys a genius

  • @4:25 that's a Christian saying.

  • Easily the godfather of modern skateboarding, the best there ever has and will be, nuff said. Rodneys the man.

  • He is one of the most peaceful ppl ive seen. i can relate to everything he says.. like when he said everyone else was playing sports, and how he said he was isolated from everyone else.. just like me. all my friends would quit skating for a while and play other sports.. i kept skating. I love the simple things in life. Just like Rodney. his voice is so soothing, and hes a humbe person. I hope he lives a great life, becuase hes inspired me so so much. thank you rodney for being my hero!God Bless

  • Rodney is awesome but the other guys a total douch!!!!

  • i watched a video of the dalai lama in human geo and he reminds me of rodney. i think that is sooooo freaking cool

  • he's part of the reason why i skate

  • that was forreal inspiring =)

  • like a wise monk of sk8boarding.

  • Rodney's been ripping cones.

  • dude........after i heard this....i'm feeling super motivated...now i just wanna grab my board and go skate....too bad that it's fucking 03:00 in the middle of the night here in bulgaria ;(.....Rodney is just amazing....not your tippical celebrety that thinks only for the money and fame he is gonna get

  • He's such a humbling person, he's a God to me.

  • Rodney Mullen = Chuck Norris of skating!

  • @XboxFREAK95 and rodney is so good that cuck actually aprooved to be equalled to him

  • hes soo awesome his voice is so motivating and peaceful go rodney skating not about winning its the feeling of being away ,love the end hes pro oh and not all skateboarders are punks he totally proved it

  • I Just Felt God

    Man we need more real role models like this. A rare soul rodney is

  • @SocialistDemocracy I agree.. I tend to think im a pretty tough guy and I almost cried.. a REAL good soul Rodney is and I hope MORE people can see this video and be enlightened.

  • hes the gandoff of skate boarding too lol

  • this seems to like turn into a intervention

  • CBF board at the back jus blew my mind!!!!!!

  • What Rodney says is wise and holds true for him.

    But giving such an Idea "success is elusive" to this kid in the mid who try to become a software developer is dangerous. There are people who won't be at peace when working at a late night help desk consultant/or have some other shitty job, because this is slavery as well.

    Sure, selling what you love "going to contest" is just as wrong, but Rodney simply has the founding to be at peace and free.

    This is not true for people he talks to.

  • @Qualia Which is why he wants to make it true. He wants people to find peace in their ambitions. Do what you love, but don't expect instant greatness. That's all he told the kid. Go as high as you can, now, and understand that you have to go through some shit to do what you want to do and get higher, but be happy in that struggle knowing that you're progressing as a person. Not a lot of people can do that, but it helps when it comes from someone you respect, like this kid respects Rodney.

  • he probably gets mad pussy

  • he sounds so fucking peaceful,makes me wish i got into skateboarding,i did suck though,thats probally why i never went through with it

  • Teach me your ways, o humble, wise master

  • This interview is scary, it's like really serious and it looks like you're making Mullen cry!

  • he is the worlds best skate boarder

  • I dont think anyone can beat him in a game of SKATE

  • I am 26 and I almost gave up skating.

    Rodney is my hero! I went out and perfected my full cab flips on flat!

    Thank you Rodney!

  • @OM3N1R awsome bro xD

    i` m 14 and i can`t even ollie properly =P

    LOL.....but i`ll just practice and i`ll get good, I HOPE XD

  • This pretty much shows how skateboarders should think, Rodney has the correct values and he does it because he loves it, that's the way it should be. He's such an artist, you can see it in his skateboarding and you can see it in his way of life.

  • So how did I grow up? I grew up in small town...

  • I only use my account only to flame; that being said, the content in this video is life changing. Thumbs up.

  • i like how he hasnt and never will let money and fame go two his head like other pro sk8ers

  • he would be my therapist

  • this was an oddly dramatic video. not a fan. but i love his skating

  • ive been a fan of rodney ever since i started skating (4 years ago) ive read his book (how to skateboard and not kill yourself) about 3 times, ad i agree rodney is wise due to a lifetime experience. he is one of the most influental and greatest skaters ever also a great person that only wants good for others i admire rodney alot wish to meet him some day!

  • One of the most insightful people I have ever heard speak. And its refreshing to hear such insight and humility, come from one of the craziest, technically advanced skaters of Skate history. This interview has made me think about Myself and the things in my life. and has made me appreciate rodney mullen that much more. Thank you uploader, and thank you Rodney.

  • so fuckin wise

  • Hm scary voice, but like him!

  • hese like the bruce lee of skateboarding

  • whooooa, Rodney Mullen is far out mannnn

  • michel jackson rodney mullen simularities

  • hes not a sellout like tony hawk

    hes not a jackass like mike vallely

    hes not a punk like bam margera

    hes just amazing and hes true to his word

    he loves what he does he just skates

    at his age he still going

  • @BrightEyesMGO hey....it`s not negative to be a punk liike Bam....Bam is awsome =D

  • he should be a philosopher. he sounds like the son of JESUS when he talks, and everytime i hear him speak i want to go plant a tree or pick up trash. its intoxicating

  • he's very soft spoken isn't he?

    he must be high on LSD

  • hes my role model and the person who inspired me to skate. i think hes awesome, everyone appreciates him

  • fuck the guy in the blue is ugly.

  • @oshpob1 fuck you for judging... who gives a shit

  • @oshpob1 You are such a fucking faggot that why you dont show your face. Cock sucker

  • hes my fav skater hes my idol and wats amazing is is tht he came 2 my city last week and i met him it was so sick dude

  • @atreyualldaway wow is he on tour or somethin? and i didnt know he was still skatin

  • @iVilliain im from the same town he is and he had an autograph session at a skatepark

  • that was so deep. like really deep.

  • @higzyguitarist Thats what shes said!...Sorry couldent resist :P

  • he was wearing that same hat today when i met him!!!

  • @hooliganSKATE hey are u from the holligans in texas?? and is he touring or somethin?

  • @iVilliain - na man im in colorado, and hes on the zumiez couch tour right now with the almost team!

  • I love this guy. He just understands... damn...

  • im influenced by this guy. and no homo but his voice makes me wanna cry.

  • @Joeloveswinterhatz92 his voice makes chuck norris wanna cry

  • @Joeloveswinterhatz92 yeah, he is just so humble and cool that it just makes you want to listen to him, its great that someone that passionate about something is so wise about life and yet so down to earth

  • his voice is so soft that when i wasn't looking i thought he was crying for a second

  • guy in the blue is a TOOL

  • why was he talking to that guy

  • dude it would be so fuckin badass to interview RM, the fuckin god of skateboarding...

  • hi amazing amzingly legend!!!!

  • Man I'd love to sit down and smoke a spliff with this guy.

  • I Thank Him For Everything He Has Done For Skateboarding

  • You have to be compact to do those high-tech moves. Big moves is what counts. His uniqueness is the shine in our sk8 light. I just want to see him bust loose, like get angry, as I see some deeeeep anger bubbling there, but thankfully he puts it into the board. Peace, great video. (he does say some similar things at UCLA but he changes the night he asked his dad for his 1st board was new years, and not xmas..hehe. ) he's got some sage wisdom..obvious psychedelic influence.

  • his father should be alive to see what he accomplished

  • he's also changed the way ithink about things,,

  • Rodney is God's second son

  • love rodney

    the guy in the blue shirt is a naive douchebag

  • Mullen is a total class act. He's rips like he's from another planet. But he seems so down to earth and cool. What a legend.

  • hes like jesus lol

  • alas, a skater who reasons.. i would love to meet him..

  • that girl is hot.

  • lol not really amazing because all famous people say they want peace :)

  • Is it me or at some parts he sounds like Willy Wonka

  • wow i love his voice :)

  • KUSH IS MY KOLOGNE RIGHT ?

  • he's like the yoda of skateboarding

  • @0ladystardust lmao

  • @0ladystardust

    hell yeah...

    8p

  • This is some deep shit right here....