Interview by Milo Cole.
Photos by Sam Cole.
When did you start skateboarding?
Oh man, that’s a hard question. I started when I was ten years old.
When did you move to San Diego?
I was born here!
I’m in first grade, do you remember any funny things from first grade?
First grade? Hmmmm…
Yesterday my friend downloaded Minecraft on the school computer… I started laughing. Alright, what’s your first spons…..
Sam: Wait a minute, you didn’t even let him answer the question!
Oh yeah…
Let’s see, I tripped walking up the stairs and got a black eye the morning before school started and was in the nurse’s office all day.
What was your first sponsor?
My first sponsor… Umm I don’t remember.
I was thinking it would probably be OJ.
Yeah probably OJ.
What’s your favorite ice cream?
Rocky road, and chocolate chip.
My favorite is cookies and cream.
That’s good too.
Alright, when was the last time you ate a vegetable?
Yesterday, I had asparagus.
What’s your favorite holiday?
Christmas of course. You get pres…
Oh but hold on I missed one. Who is the best San Diego skateboarder?
Ollie Ese.
What’s the best Tony Hawk Pro Skater game?
Number 3.
I agree, I agree. Do you have a memory from the Great Skate?
I got a lot of memories from the Great Skate! What’s a good one that’s appropriate… It was so fun, we went down a hill that was sooo steep, but we went down really slow because the went the opposite way. We also went up a hill once without pushing in the Enchanted Forest.
That’s amazing! You beat my world record of not pushing. What’s your favorite sport besides skateboarding?
Uhh, snowboarding. You gotta try to snowboard Milo! You would like it.
I been thinking about it! Next Winter! What was your first Nintendo game?
Bomberman.
I really want Tony Hawk Underground.
That one’s fun. Tony Hawk Underground is kinda like the warehouse (in Seattle).
When did you first meet Josh (Snyder)?
I first met Josh… Oh man it was a long time ago. Sam when did we go to Borrego Springs?
Sam: Maybe like 2009?
Yeah 2009is, around then.
Are you older than the original Nintendo?
Haha no, I’m not older than that. Do you know when that came out?
It’s like the ’80s. What are you doing right now?
I’m watching Breaking Bad with all my dogs. (dog’s barking) I have three dogs on the couch with me right now.
I hear them! When’s the last time you went to the beach? Probably last summer?
Naw I went like two weeks ago!
Sam: Yeah San Diego you can always go to the beach.
What’s your favorite skatepark in San Diego?
Memorial.
How much do you like Owl’s Head?
Owl’s Head is so fun. How’s the weather right now?
It was just like 80 degrees! And it’s Spring Break, and then we’re goin upstate New York. I don’t have school for like two weeks!
You gonna skate right?
Yeah!!! What’s the last tour you went on?
Last year, in December with OJ.
What’s your favorite combo with peanut butter?
Acai of course. Have you ever had it? Milo’s gotta try Acai. It’s like ice cream but it’s good for you.
Favorite donut?
Chocolate bar with the cream filling.
The interview’s over! Wanna do an interview with me?
Yeah, next time I’ll interview you!
Ok, 3..2..1… (Milo hangs up)
Sam: You better call him back and say goodbye. That was rude.
(Calls back) Sorry I forgot to say bye.
Haha, alright, bye Milo.
