Daewon Song Interview
By Tim Gavin

Name: Daewon Song
Date of Birth: 2/17/75
Hometown: Rowland Heights, Ca
Nickname: Dae.

Who are some of the biggest influences in your life?  
My wife and my Mom and Dad, (family) my son and all my sponsors and especially anyone who supports what I do!

How long have you been skateboarding and how did you get involved in it?  
I've been pro for 12 years. My mom got me into skating when she bought me a cheap skateboard at Gemco and I just took it on from there.

What are some of your favorite places to skate and why?  
Chino Park (The bowls) and anywhere with manuals and San Pedro, there's stuff everywhere really.

What's your most memorable story from skateboarding?  
The time at band camp where I......Na' When I first met Rodney Mullen I smashed my ribs into a fire hydrant and ripped my skin open as well.

What is your favorite city or country to travel too?  
Australia.

Where have you not been that you still want to visit?  
China, Rio De Janiero.

Favorite skaters and why?  
Rodney Mullen is a legend and is still pushing the limits! Chris Haslam, watch him skate and you'll understand. Jon Cardiel, fast and furious.

How important do you think style is with skateboarding, and who do think has good style in skateboarding?  
A good steak with the right sauce is always nice...

Favorite skate video of all time?  
Hokus Pokus.

Favorite movie?  
Shawshank Redemption and Sling Blade.

Favorite actor or actress?
Jack Black.

Music?  
U-2, Strokes, De La Soul, Mobb Deep, Coldplay and Bob Marley.

Any advice to the kids?
Be yourself and just skate, it's the best feeling just hitting a rock and flying forward out on smooth pavement.