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Mark Hoppus, born on March 15, 1972, is a renowned musician from the United States. He is a founding member of the American punk rock band Blink-182, known for his unique musical style and talented lyric writing.

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“The Japanese approach to life is that you work every day towards perfection, knowing you will never reach it, but always moving closer. To me, that is skat[eboard]ing. It’s art, abstract expressionism on concrete.”

California Skateboarding Blink 182

Book:Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

Source: Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

“The truth is: we were a bunch of lanky kids falling awkwardly on curbs in the middle of nowhere. But for the first time I felt fucking cool. Like I had a crew. Like I belonged.”

California Skateboarding Blink 182

Book:Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

Source: Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

“Skateboarding is about getting a little better every day. You fall, you get up, you try again and again until you master a skill. And then you try something harder. And you fail at that. And you try again.”

California Skateboarding Blink 182

Book:Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

Source: Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

“We built launch ramps and skated every parking lot in town. We were dedicated and relentless in our pursuit of skate greatness. And greatness is what we found.”

California Skateboarding Blink 182

Book:Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

Source: Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

“Skateboarding was more than a hobby for me: it was a portal to another world.”

California Skateboarding Blink 182

Book:Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

Source: Fahrenheit-182: A Memoir

“When I was growing up skateboarding, a bunch of friends and I went to this thrift store and as we were leaving I jumped up and passed gas in my friend's face. I turned around and it wasn't my friend, it was this nice old lady who was just walking out of the store. That was probably one of the more awkward apologies I've had to make in my life.”

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Author:Mark Hoppus

“The last few years I became a lot more into sports. Growing up, the sports I liked were independent sports, like skateboarding. I was really into skateboarding, and not necessarily team televised sports.”

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Author:Mark Hoppus

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Born: March 15, 1972
Known for: Musician
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