World Title Quotes by Joel Parkinson

You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout.

— Joel Parkinson

As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I dont let myself get bored. I just go surfing.

— Joel Parkinson

I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when Im competing.

— Joel Parkinson

I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when I'm competing.

— Joel Parkinson

I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through.

— Joel Parkinson

As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I don't let myself get bored. I just go surfing.

— Joel Parkinson

It definitely takes a fair bit of experience to know what's the right kind of wave and which is the wrong wave.

— Joel Parkinson

You only need two waves in a heat, so I try and keep my surfs short and sweet and not too draining. Keep them…

— Joel Parkinson

Anything can happen at Pipeline; it's one of those waves where the most amazing wave can come through in one minute, and then nothing…

— Joel Parkinson

It's true. Happiness is a big thing.

— Joel Parkinson

Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title.

— Joel Parkinson

I guess you're only as good as the waves.

— Joel Parkinson

It's the way surfing is - you grow up surfing together, and then you're thrown into a heat at Pipe or a world title…

— Joel Parkinson

I had plenty of invites and chances to party when I just started on tour, but I knew partying would prevent me from achieving…

— Joel Parkinson

I figure there's no point in stressing about what's out of my control, and all I can do is make the best of what…

— Joel Parkinson