Corey Sheppard: "everything is for a reason". (Heads: Sheppard).

Where are you from?

I was born in Newfoundland, raised in Toronto, Canada.

Who do you ride for?

I ride for Blind skateboards, Nadia shoes, Droors clothing, Indy, and Darkstar.

You're now living in Fullerton without a car.

How's that?

Well, it's not so bad because James, Gideon, and Ronnie all live in the same area so I go skating with them all the time. Also, I live with my girl-friend Anita and my friend Paul and his girlfriend Shannon. So, it's OK.

Do you have a bus pass?

No, but me and Anita have our own bikes and last time we went to the movies we came out and some shitheads stole our bike seats, so we had to ride our bikes home without seats. On the way home Anita stole someone's seat off another bike. It still sucks though. Dumb asses. You kinda look like a lizard. Do you sleep under a heat lamp or on top of a heated rock?

Well, I have a lot of freckles. I guess I kinda look like a lizard, but as for sleeping under a heated lamp or on a heated rock it's pretty damn hot in California. The funny thing about that question is in my bathroom is a heater on the roof and after I'm done taking a shower I stand under it to dry off.

It took some time for you to turn pro.

Yeah, but everything is for a reason. It's a good time to turn pro. Skateboarding is bigger than ever, and plus you've got to pay your dues. The lame thing is that a month after I turned pro I sprained my shoulder skating down the street trying to do a powerslide. Now I've got to get my feeling back.

I was going to make shirts that said "Turn Corey Pro" on the front, and on the back "What, Are You Blind?"

You should have. That would have been funny.

How's the new Blind video coming along?

You mean Up In Smoke? It's coming along great. We're trying to film everyday. No exact due date yet, but Blind wants us to put it out soon. Sorry, but it's going to come out when the team is ready because we need a lot of footage.

You and Ronnie seem like you were separated at birth.

A lot of people think I'm his brother; it's funny. But yeah, Ronnie's like an older brother. He helps me sort out a lot of things that comes with skateboarding. I owe him a lot. Thanks fuck face.

How is it that you ended up on Blind?

I was skating Vans and Angel from TSA was with me. Angel introduced us, and I guess Ronnie liked the way I was skating and wanted to give me boards. It went from there--the team was down. It was meant to be.

I noticed some smoke on your board. Is that for sale or is that the way it is?

Why, how much do you need? No, not as much anymore, but there's this thing I want to do. You know the red leaf on my board? Well, for a contest I want to make like three boards with green leaves and cover them with paper or something and the people that get them will get a complete and some gear.

How do you feel about the chicks in skateboarding?

That's just the way it is, I guess. There are so many skaters now that the groups are going to form; everyone's different. The thing I personally don't like are the people with their pants crammed up their asses so far it's fucking gross. It can't be comfortable.

Who do you think you look like more: Dudley Moore or John Stockton?

Damn, that sucks. They both suck. I'd rather be a lizard. Anyways, Crum looks like Dudley.

What do you have planned for the summer?

If I get my working visa soon, then go to Europe for the contests. Film. I want to go back to Toronto so I can have some Toronto spots in my part. Toronto's the best.

When can I steal your footage for the Blind video?

Soon as you make that 540 on Hiko's mini-ramp. Oh yeah, when I get another part on Digital #10. Maybe then.

Thanks?

Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother, Anita, all my friends, sponsors, Digital Ronnie, Weiss for being a great comedian, and my skateboard. PS: I'm voting Paul Machnau for Skater of the Year next year.