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Chance Quote by Tony Hawk

“My definition of success is doing what you love. I feel many people do things because they feel they have to, and are hesitant to risk following their passion.” quote by Tony Hawk — Download Open image

“My definition of success is doing what you love. I feel many people do things because they feel they have to, and are hesitant to risk following their passion.”

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