SHAUN PAUL

Where are you at right now with your life?

I just got back home from a DC Australia and NZ tour that went for about three weeks. The body was feeling pretty sore towards the end, but I’m all good now after a day or two off the board. Just before the trip started, I moved into my girlfriend’s crib in Prahran. It’s a 25-minute tram outta the city, which is cool. It’s something new and exciting for us. If I’m not working or chilling with the middie, I’ll link up with whoever isn’t working and keen for a roll. I usually skate every day.

You’re originally from Bunbury, a couple of hours south of Perth. What was it like growing up there?

Yeah, Bunbury is home. I was born in Perth, but my family moved south when I was about eight to get away from the city vibe. We lived in a pretty sketch area. Too many shady characters hanging ’round the streets at night. I used to despise living in Bunbury, but after leaving, close to two years ago, I love coming back every time to see my friends and family. It has a classic small-town vibe. Everyone knows everyone, it’s close to the beach, and there are good fishing and