Tony Hawk participated in a Wired Autocomplete interview where he answered various questions about himself, generated by Google search autocomplete. Here are some key points from the interview:
* Tony Hawk is still an active skateboarder, skating 3-4 times a week, and has been surfing almost as long as he's been skating.
* He can still do a 900, but only if he's motivated and has the right incentive.
* He's not a vegetarian but leans towards plant-based foods.
* He's a Gen Xer, not a Baby Boomer, and was born in 1968.
* He's sponsored by Vans and has been wearing their shoes since 1979.
* He usually wears a helmet when skating bigger ramps but not when cruising on smaller streets.
* He doesn't compete in the traditional sense but may participate in events with a legends division or best trick category.
* He has tattoos, including a skateboard and planets design on his arm and a falcon head on his ankle.
* He has fake teeth due to injuries from skating.
* He doesn't longboard, preferring skateboards for tricks and maneuverability.
* His video game franchise, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, was first released in 1999, and the latest remaster was released 20 years later.
* He thinks Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is the best game in the series, based on reviews.
* He rides an 8.5" Birdhouse Falcon skateboard with Independent trucks and Bones wheels.
* He often gives away his skateboards for auctions or charity events, which can be difficult for skaters who get used to their trucks.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tony Hawk still skates often, about three or four times a week.
2. Tony Hawk can still do a 900 trick, but only if he's motivated and prepared.
3. Tony Hawk was born and raised in San Diego, California.
4. Tony Hawk's father was in the Navy and was stationed in San Diego.
5. Tony Hawk went to high school at San Dieguito High School and then Torrey Pines High School.
6. Tony Hawk has been surfing almost as long as he's been skateboarding.
7. Tony Hawk currently lives in Encinitas, North San Diego.
8. Tony Hawk was born in 1968, making him a member of Generation X.
9. Tony Hawk is not a vegetarian, but leans towards plant-based foods.
10. Tony Hawk is not a Boomer, but a member of Generation X.
11. Tony Hawk has tattoos, including a skateboard and planets on his arm, and a falcon head on his ankle.
12. Tony Hawk wears a helmet when skating bigger ramps, but not when cruising or skating smaller stuff.
13. Tony Hawk has fake teeth, having knocked out his original teeth a few times.
14. Tony Hawk does not longboard, preferring skateboards that he can maneuver quickly and do tricks on.
15. Tony Hawk has an older brother, Steve Hawk, who gave him his first skateboard and was the editor of Surfer magazine.
16. Tony Hawk's first skateboard is now in the Smithsonian, donated by him and his brother Steve.
17. The Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game franchise was first released in 1999 and has since become a popular series.
18. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is considered one of the best games of all time, with top reviews.
19. Tony Hawk rides a Birdhouse Falcon skateboard with independent trucks and Bones 60mm wheels.
20. Tony Hawk wears Vans old-school high tops when skateboarding, but wears slip-ons when surfing.