16 Quotes by Scotty Lago

I think if you're not scared, you're not doing your job right.

In eighth grade, I went to home school, but it was a program meant for stay-at-home moms, and both my parents worked, so I had to grade my own papers. I'd be like, 'Ah man, you're close enough, you get 100 percent!'

As long as I feel I'm pushing myself and my riding, then I'm where I want to be.

Contests, I used to look at as a chance to fail. I turned my mind-set around.

You don't want to live your life in fear.

I've never used a foam pit or an air bag before. I learned my tricks over time, and double corks have been a slow transition in my pipe riding.

I figured I would go to the Olympics, give it my best, work hard, and once it was done, have some time to relax. I'd do a couple days of press and then go home to my normal life.

I want all of America to get to know me better and to know that I am a good kid.

I love my country. That's the thing about the Olympics. You're doing it for your country.