Tom Curren [the people’s champion]

By: Editor | August 17, 2009 | Ten by Ten

Tom Curren is a three-time world surfing champion whose influential repertoire extends beyond the waves. After a brief retirement, Curren resurfaced competitively and is making an unprecedented comeback. While known as one of the world’s best in the water, he is also notorious for his musical talent and is regarded as a passionate artist.

How would you describe the feeling of happiness?
A lot of it is looking forward to something.

What do you consider your greatest career achievement?
That would be winning the world pro title in 1985.

Is there anything that you are sorry for?
Yeah, there would be.

How would you describe your current political point of view?
I’m on the side of individual rights and also for conservatively interpreting the Constitution, but individual rights has a lot to do with why I’m for or against whatever.

Who is your favorite musician/composer and why (feel free to list up to five)?
Stevie Wonder — as the whole range of excellence in music — he’d probably be my first pick. Another one would be Joni Mitchell.

Please arrange the following four subjects in order of importance to you: science, religion, politics, art.
Religion, politics, science, then art — but they’re all really important.

What is your favorite quote?
“Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame, but I know it’s my own damn fault.”

What is your greatest source of inspiration?
The creator of the universe.

Define love in as few words as possible.
When you give your best to somebody without even thinking about rewards and putting that person up on a pedestal, as a priority … I don’t know … Let’s get out the Webster’s dictionary and go from there. It’s an indescribable state of being. Is that evasive enough for you?

What is your greatest fear?
Loss of faith and loss of peace of mind.

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