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Inside the mind of Factory 13 : Danny Creadon (cont.)
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Any companies you dig on at all?
Yes, there are good companies out there! I supported lots of cool people when I was growing up and before I started Factory13. They know who they are, we all know who makes the truly cool stuff out there...I was never satisfied with conforming companies. I was definately influenced by these boards as I was growing up.

Would you agree that alot of skate companies have lost their soul?
Yes, definately...it is sad.

What do you think about the resurgance of the "Old Skool" scene and those companies trying to capitalize on it? for example, Vision, Bulldog, Deathbox, etc?
I think that everything going on doesn't affect me personally... I think that these are fine companies, and I wish them all the good vibes in the world. What goes on outside of the small circle that I live in doesn't hurt or help me. I'm not going out of my way to be a loner or anything ...I just do what I want to do, and those people do what they want to do also, I don't believe in competition in manufacturing or skateboarding. God gives everyone a free will to do what they want and that's exactly what I do. If people or companies want to work together then that's fine with me, but I am fine with being a "low production CUSTOM shop". I have supported those other companies. for many years, as I was growing up, buying their boards and pushing the word. I believe in unity, but I don't agree with most of the world, so I will be just fine being a loner company..We are supported by people and businesses that believe in us and that's all I need.

Here is a sample quiz for you.....if John Doe was going to walk into the mall, how many skateshops would he see?
Even out here in the Cleveland area you would probably see at least 2 of them...it's gotta be alot more of them in Cali[fornia].

What companies do you think you would find there?
Lots of the average companies that wanna make some cash.

Will we soon be able to buy Factory13 products from the GAP?
Fuck NO!!!