NAME: Micky Iglesias DATE OF BIRTH: 30.04.1975 HOME: Lausanne SPONSORS: Vans, Quiksilver, 242 Skateboards, Independent, Ricta Q: What is the best thing about being a pro skater ? A:I can live my life the way I want and I live with my passion, travelling know new people, discover new cultures. Q: What are you into besides skateboarding? A: I do a bit of computer, soccer with my friends or poker nights and the most important: I enjoy life. Q: You prefer contests, filming & shooting or skating for your own? A: My preference is to shoot pictures, I always try to skate some originals spots and make a photo is always a big story. I like the contests too but not for competing, more for watching, sharing life moments with all the skate friends I not see often. To skate home with my friend is still the best. Q: Who are your influences? A: Family, friends, travels Q: What makes you happy? A: To be in one part! Q: Will you still skate at the age of 50? A: Yeah… for sure I will still be cruising with my board. Q: What comes to your mind when you have to leave a spot without landing your trick? A: “I will be back” Q: If someone tells you: “Skateboarding is a stupid activity!” , what's your answer? A: I think I will not answer, I know I do something I love and I appreciate… it's enough for me, I don't need to convince anybody  Q: What do you like the most in the Vans shoes? A: The grip they have and the board feeling you have with. Q: What is the nicest place on Earth for you? A: The place where you family is. Q: What would be your life like without skateboarding? A: Not that funny Q: One last advice for young skaters…. A: Have fun, stay safe, play the most you can.