Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

Space Odyssey Series #1 by Dibi Fletcher: 40"x36"x8" thick. Made from wood, resin, copper.

Hi Dibi, how are you? My question is in regards to Walter your father actually. I am just curious about how Hoffman Fabrics came about with he and the late Flippy (RIP). Thanks you’re doing a great job! - Daniel Mercado

Dibi: Hoffman Fabrics was originally started by their father, Rube, in New York before either of them were born. They got into it after they grew up and were ready to settle down.

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Dibi surfing wise, what do you think Nathan does better than Christian and what does Christian do better than Nathan? And no diplomatic answers! - Ken Overton

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Hi Dibi! You are so beautiful. I love the photo of you and Christian, side by side. And it being a Bruce Weber photo adds to it. Any chance that we’ll get to see more photos of beautiful you? - Laurel Fishmann

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Okay come on. “Hey Dibi” needs to be bought and put into a column for Transworld Surf or syndicated live on access cable or Sirius. Maybe CF can read the questions and you can answer or there can be live call in from viewers. I wanna see DF live! - Peter North

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Dibi! Please tell Nathan to stop smoking! Thank you.  - Sara Lloyd

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Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

May 08, 2011: Christian, Dibi, Nathan and Greyson on Mother's Day

Well now its the Fletcher’s turn who has been the kindest to you Dib and Christian and Herbie and Nathan and Greyson? Am I missing any Fletchers? - Greg Salazar

Dibi: It’s difficult to answer the question in the manner that you’ve asked. You’ve named us individually, but I assume you mean us as a family and to that I’ll answer my Mom and Dad.

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Hey Dibi! Will Hey Dibi ever get a time slot on Siriuis with a live show from you? It would be great for the whole Fletcher Family to have a show like the Lawrence Welk family hour? Hehe but more core! - Danny Samson

Dibi: Wow, Lawrence Welk, that is a very funny visual. Who knows what will happen in the future, but we’re open for the adventure.

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Hello Dibi. Were you daddy’s little girl or mama’s little helper or none of the above? – Gordon Tiflend

Dibi: None of the above. I was the middle daughter, my sister was the student body president, my brother was the only boy, and my younger sister was the baby. Not much room in there for me, but I think in hindsight it helped make me very determined and focused for which I’m very grateful.

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Will there be Savage Beast: The New Generation starring CF and Greyson? – Tony Etechelberg

Dibi: We’re starting to work on a new “Wave Warriors” and I don’t know what comes after that.

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Why Donald Trump? Why not run with Dibi Fletcher, Christian???? UM YES PLEASE!!! - Joanie Rowin

Dibi: That’s very funny, but I’m afraid we’re so NOT PC, we wouldn’t get very far. And, frankly, we’re having way more fun.

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Can my name be included if I just write: DIBI FLETCHER ROCKS!!! Without a question? Lol! – Bill Noonan

Dibi: Sure, I’m glad you want to be included, that’s what this format is about.

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Dibi where are YOUR surf photos? Let’s see them! Come on hot surf mama! – Keith Ricksum

Dibi: I surfed as a kid but never got that into it - didn’t want to compete with my sister. I was in quite a few tandem events when I was around 13. I think there may be some photos in the estate of Leroy Grannis, but I’m not sure.

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You are beautiful and smart! Do others know how lucky they are to know you? – Michelle Bennet

Dibi: Thank you, that’s very nice. I hope that all my friends and family feel about me like I feel about them.

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I love that picture of you with Christian taken by Bruce Weber. You’re so cute with your hair like that. I have seen this before, at your parents house? – Katherine Bennett-Rau

Dibi: Thanks, I love that hair also.

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Hey Dibi that is a fucking sick shirt Christian is wearing. PUTTING THE HATE BACK INTO SKATEBOARDING! Is that a custome made shirt by Christian are you guys gonna sell those? – Steve Ensell

Dibi: I think it’s pretty classic and, yes, we’re considering quite a few new prints but haven’t narrowed it down yet.

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Ever propose to Christian to maybe get rid of the skulls and guts and all things heshyan and maybe throw in some leis and lowers a nd waterfalls for his new logo? ? ? (BTW, Kidding!) – Erin Murray

Dibi: What I think is one of the most fascinating attributes about Christian, is that he could pull leis, waterfalls or anything else and still be completely authentic. It’s not the skulls that make him, that’s purely external, he himself is completely unique.

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When is Christian coming to visit us in Ireland? – Joe Kieran

Dibi: I’m sure he’d love to come, and if business were better, I’d love to send him and Greyson. So, let’s hope things turn around and perhaps you’ll see them in the future.

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Hi Dibi. Is there anyone you really miss right now in your life? - Corrine Mueller

Dibi: I try not to spend time on thinking about things not in my life, it takes the joy out of what is.

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Chrisstian has it known you are the tribel leader of fletchers! Yes! Agree? – Adrian Guerrero

Dibi: Someone had to be, and the guys would all rather be surfing, skating, or otherwise involved. So I learned how to do everything. Who do you think is the dummy in this picture?

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LOL the Donald Trump/Christian Fletcher running mates gag you guys did was great. Who thinks of all this? Christian if it’s you, you’re one mofo genius! – Trent Johnston

Dibi: I agree, Christian has the greatest sense of humor and is always willing to laugh at himself, which I think is the BEST.

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Hey Dibi, how are you and the hub doing lately? Good to see how active you guys are on FB, love all the updates! – Denise Fletcher (no relation, lol)

Dibi: We’re doing fine, thank you for asking. FB has been a very interesting way for us to get out to so many people and have fun. I think people in general took us much more serious then we take ourselves, FB has let us have some fun.

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Hey Dibi is such a hit lol I love it! How about you guys doing something with Herbie too! Like hit Up Herbie! LOL! – Pat Meade

Dibi: Thanks, I enjoy it. Herb just doesn’t have the time right now with everything else going on.

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Bloodshot! Bloodshot! Bloodshot! There’s nothing on any of the Fletcher pages about Bloodshot! Make a bloodshot fan page! Yewwwwwww! – Paul Gambia

Dibi: I’d love to do everything, but we all work full time. Plus, trying to keep up with everything everyone seems to enjoy is more than a second job. But we’ll certainly put your request in the box with the others that we just can’t get to right now.

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Hi Ms. Dibi. If I send my own picture of Greyson, Christian and Nathan can I get their autographs as well as yours and Herbie? I don’t have a photo of you and Herbie that is my own though. Thanks! – Rick Hamm

Dibi: Sure, send it with a return, self-addressed, stamped envelope and I’ll do my best.

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Astrodeck has NOT gone the way of Gotcha, MCD, Airwalks, Vision, Hot Tuna, Maui & Sons, etc and a bunch of other companies that were big back in the 80s and now are gone or trying to come back. What’s the secret? – Miles Schroeder

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Where are Christian’s old Lanty wetsuits? I will buy them. Serious. – Bradoh Parkes

Dibi: I think they’re like so much of the past, long forgotten, sorry.

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That is heavy what Nathan had to do and how he got Sion M. I hope Nathan is doing better now? – George Rojas

Dibi: Yes, I’m sure it was a difficult experience for him and everyone involved. I saw him on Mother’s Day and he spoke so nicely about Sion, I believe that’s a very good sign.

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What drives you craaaaazy? Fingernails across the chalkboard, hypocrites, back-stabbers, etc. – Lucy Wheller

Dibi; Hypocrites pretty much top my list. There are other little idiosyncrasies that piss me off, but I’m much more patient then I used to be.

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Can you give me Christian’s phone number? Well…it was worth a shot. - Christina Loughlin

Dibi: I try to stay out of certain parts of CF’s life and we get along great.

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Dibi you are so rad. How do you stay so rad! – Noel Hughson

Dibi: Good genes, lots of exercise, health food, and a sense of humor.

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It’s pretty obvious you and Chrisstian are close. How great that is for you guys! But have their everf been awakeward mom/son moments? – Nutty Dale

Dibi: Plenty; I think when I had to be a parent-escort when he was in high school and I came dressed in a red leather mini skirt, red fishnet hose, purple suede boots, and a chain mail top, that certainly got his attention and we laugh about it to this day.

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What is the one absolute power you want to have and be done with? Just one thing you could do. Either for the world or in the surfing world, etc. – Rory Meadows

Dibi: I’m very much a realist and I can’t imagine with all the terrible things going on where the starting point is.

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Hi Dibi question that maybe you can run by Christian, does he keep his old boards as a collection? Many of his boards and the ads have such a vivid piece in my memory from my childhood. The big T&C sticker, the graphics, etc. Thank you. – Jim Doulph

Dibi: We’ve tried to hold on to some of the boards, and we do have quite a collection, but the boys sold many or traded many of them for whatever reasons, so I’m sure there are some floating around.

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Is Greyson ever going to grow his hair long again like he had it in JFC? – Melanie Jeffson

Dibi: I don’t know. I’ll bet he probably doesn’t either.

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Do you think we are better off with Twitter and Facebook or do you think this is all good? Just an opinion on what you think. Thank you. Raymond Havissey

Dibi; It doesn’t matter what I think; they’re here to stay.

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Ever think about bringing back think fast with the hot rods and stuff? – Kale Fritz

Dibi: Yes, I’ve thought about it, but right now I’m so busy trying to keep the company alive I can’t afford to diversify. But if things turn around it could well be in our future.

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What is your opinion on gay rights? And gay surfers? – Sostoked Wedger

Dibi: I don’t really have one, not having personally had to deal with it, I’m sorry to say that it hasn’t been top on my list. But if you’re asking if I’m homophobic, not in the least.

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Does Nathan bleach his hair? He always has a good blond/orange tuft on his hair but could the sun really bleach it that light considering he has such dark-looking hair now? – B.T. Renniger

Dibi: No, he doesn’t, it’s really the sun.

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My Friend said Greyson is going to be starring in a new movie with Ryan Sheckler about going to a skate university. When is this going to come out? – Tracy Whitman

Dibi: Your friend is completely off-base. Greyson’s having fun exactly where he’s at for the time being.

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Happy Mothers Day Dibi. Your a wonderful loving mother, an inspiration and dudes totally think your hot! lol It’s all true! Here’s to you..:) – Barbie Difrenza

Dibi: Thank you, I appreciate the well wishes.

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Hey there Dibi! Happy Mother’s Day! Do CF and Nathan do anything for you in particular? - Jen Kroize

Dibi: Thanks, this was the first time I got to see them together in a long time and it was GREAT!

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I agree with Christian. What’s up with Snips and Kanga now trying to act like their so in support of the airs when before they couldn’t accept it? What’s your take on this Dib? – Casey Deveroll

Dibi: People all usually change with time, but it sure takes some sooooooo much more time then others.

I think the two of us together could really lead this country in the right direction. Starting with people’s haircuts. What do you think? Team Hair for 2012!!!

Donald Trump for President. Christian Fletcher as VP!

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

Who do you think is the most villainous person of all time? - Albert Sagihara

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Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

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Does Nathan still Weld dibi? - Yeman Stouch

Dibi: Yes, he’s made me some very interesting pieces. I think he’s quite talented.

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Hi Dibi  what is your take on organized religion? - Thomas Povey

Dibi: I think everyone wants to feel better about themselves and the world, and if joining a group of like-minded people is for you, great.

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Hey Dibi! I remember Nathan used to take flying license right? Did he ever get his pilot’s license.

Dibi: We started the lessons when he was 15, and he didn’t complete them then, but he came by last summer and got all the books, so I assume he’s wanting to start back up again. I’m stoked for him.

and here’s my #2 question seems like you’ve always supported your kids in whatever they wanted to do. What’s something you put your foot down and said “NO!” to? - Craig Osumi

Dibi: That’s hard, of course there have been stupid things that any young kid might do that I would have said no to; water balloon launchers out my Mom’s second story at the highway, etc. But anything that was interesting and exciting and pushed them to develop new skills, I’ll help anyway I can.

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Hi Dibi, am I crazy for being a huge fan of not only you Dibi but the whole fam Fletcher damily? Lol! - Jimmy Gould

Dibi: No crazier then any of the rest of us,I guess. It’s all just fun.

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Hey Dibi, how did you guys meet/know Annie Leibovitz. Really rad photo shoot with Malcom! - Ernie Bruhner

Dibi; My friend who worked with us for many years was friends with Lauren Hutton and Malcom. We were invited to the photo shoot and the rest is in the picture.

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Dibi, did you guys have nathan and christian seaparted by 5 years on purpose? just wonderen! - Mike Clancy

Dibi: Yes, I thought it was nice to let Christian get a chance to be a baby before having to grow up and be an older brother. He was quite a terror; but when Nathan came along he was a great help and he and Nathan had a grand time together.

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Hi Dibi, you are a beaut! I’m sure many of CF and NF’s friends had crushes on you! Is it true you went to CF’s school and embarrassed him with hot pants on? - Gregory Ross

Dibi: It wasn’t hot pants; it was a red leather mini skirt, fish net hose, purple suede boots, long rhinestone earrings, and I had pink stripes in my hair. Obviously, it worked because I never had to be a parent escort again, and Christian and I laugh about it to this day.

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Hi Dibi and Christian, thank you for adding me! I love all you Fletchers but Greyson puts a smile on my face! Can you ask Greyson what he wants for his bday? :P   - Jodie Kulver

Dibi: Probably to skate a great bowl, he’s a guy!

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Dibi! Ask your husband Herbie why he drops in on everyone!!! All the time!!!! - Rick Keegan

Dibi: Because he can!!!

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Dibs, I see you out but never in the water, why not? - Harris Puget

Dibi: Because I don’t go in unless the water’s really warm.

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any big wave escapades from nate so far this year? danny montoya

Dibi: He’s been riding huge waves. We’ve posted some photos on FB, and I’m sure they’re all over the internet if you want to search. He seems fearless.

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NO Fair CF you suck! Answer your own damn questions! ROFL! Ok fine! Ii’ll ask tu madre! Dibi Fletcher! What is something weird YOU and CF like to eat! - Tim O.

Dibi: Christian lived in Bali for some time and ate everything, UGH!!! I’m very health-conscious and eat very light.

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What’s up Dibi! Tell Greyson that I’m putting his vote in for Skater of the Year even though his name’s not on the ballot! Stupid fuckers! Greyson Fletcher all the way! - Kevin Aragon

Dibi: Cool, I’ll tell him. I think he’s got great style.

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That Fast Eddie interview was an A ticket ride! Any more? - T.L.

Dibi: You bet, I loved him as a jokester. I don’t think many people see him in that light, and I thought it was hilarious.

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Hey Dibi! Do you have any tattoos yourself? - Tianna Rocha

Dibi: No, I never thought they were for me. I love art and my taste evolves; I never wanted to be stuck with something I’d grown out of.

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Is it insulting that I see you and Herbie more like the artsy folk rather than the surf folks? Love all the imagery and artwork you guys have on your sites! BIG BIG FAN! - Stewart Riggs

Dibi: Of course not, that’s how we see ourselves.

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Hi Dibi, how has it been with CF back and sober? Do you think this is finally it? - Bob “Malibu” Grady

Dibi: It’s wonderful, I’m grateful everyday. I certainly hope so for all our sakes, but I guess time will tell. It sure seems good.

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What do you think is Nathan’s longevity when most pro surfers his age are now pretty much on the back burner? - Kai Jensen

Dibi: Big wave riding is like an entirely different sport and it extends the careers longevity. He’s still amazing, so I guess we’ll just wait and see what’s up his sleeve for Act II.

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Hey Dibi, will you be posting any more photos of yourself taken by Bruce Weber? Thank you. - Gabby Lopez

Dibi: Maybe in the future, I don’t like to post personal photos he’s taken of us over the years, I feel it’s infringing on our friendship and I’d never want to do that.

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Hi Dibi, will you guys reissue or sell again those trade cards? I have 3 (archy, christian and gary elkerton) and would like to add to my collection! - Sam Davis

Dibi: Herb and I talked about it recently, we didn’t come up with an answer but maybe I’ll revisit the conversation and see if there’s a market.

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Dibi, can you ask Greyson a question for me, what trick he is trying to learn and ha been the hardest for him to conquer? - Trent Whitber

Dibi: I’m sorry, Greyson’s in Japan and will be back in a few days; I’ll ask him then, so please repost your question and I’ll answer it in the next column.

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Outside of the typical surf and skate labels/brands, who would you, Dibi, not Christian, but you who would YOU want Christian to be sponsored by?

Dibi: He looked fabulous in Versace when Bruce Weber used to shoot him. I think it should be something really unpredictable. Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label perhaps? I love the absurd in life, so I think that might be a good fit.

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What depresses you Dibi Fletcher? I mean really downright fucking depress you that you want to cry?!!! - Marcus Phenbam

Dibi: My kid doing drugs!!! It’s the most heartbreaking experience a parent can live through. It’s so senseless.

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Dibi, many years ago, I truly loved and admired the artword (ads)  you did for Christian Fletcher. The image of Christian with the mohawk, the image of him surfing with black trunks on, etc. Could you please post these beautiful paintings again or any more of that kind that you did? And do you continue to do this medium? - Chara Rowlin

Dibi: Thanks, that’s very nice. I haven’t been painting a lot recently. I’ve been doing a lot more writing, but hope to get some time here pretty soon to get back in the studio.

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Hi Dibi: So real quick, favorite scent, favorite memory, favorite drink, favorite snack, favorite person, favorite conversation, favorite hobby, and favorite person to hate. Look forward to your answers! - Steve Phillips

Dibi: Prada, a million favorite memories (I’ve had a long life), water, I’m not much of an eater, I can’t just pick one favorite person, the one I’m engaged at the time, ditto, there’s a few on the list  - and I hope you don’t know them and if you do, you hate them also so there’s no use to mention them by name.

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Okay Im’a gonna put you on the hot spot Dibi. What do you think is a move that Nate and Christian do really well and what do you think even after all these years, they can still work on? Oh i’m talking surfing! - Brian

Dibi: They both do great airs. Nathan’s doing things in big waves that are amazing. They’re having fun and being respectful what more could I want???

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Hey Dibi, nothing tastes better than the first bite of an apple or a slice of cantaloupe. What’s something simple that you take delight in? A fruity question from a fruit, so yes, dear, what tantalizes your taste buds? - Eric Parker

Dibi: Casaba melon is rub-your-feet-together fabulous.

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Have u ever been to a Turkish prison? - Calculatą Decimation Noce

Dibi: No, I’ve thankfully managed to stay out of all prison systems.

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Dibi, were you a good kid, stubborn kid, bad kid, complacent kid. I gotta know what kind of kid eventually turned out to be CF’s mom! Ha ha ! - Paul Stewart

Dibi: I never lied, cheated or stole anything. I was very determined to do what I wanted. I was bright, hated school and authority. I ran away early and have tried to live honestly with my choices.

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Dibi Christian asked us about selling out, what do you think is a sell out and is selling out all so bad? Of course CF didn’t bother to answer his own question sooo - Brett Fischer

Dibi: I really don’t know what is selling out. By the time you’re my age, you better figure out how to buy in.

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Dibi, the Bible Bowl??? CF does bible study? LOL say it ain’t so! LMAO!!! - Larry Nohr

Dibi: No, he doesn’t do bible study; he and Greyson are lucky enough to be invited there to skate.

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Hi Dibi, Herbie, Christian, Greyson and Nathan: Do you guys ever all just sit down and trip on what a wild adventure your lives have been? - Scott Kroeger

Dibi: Sometimes, and it’s really fun and interesting as each one of us tends to bring up a different memory that we get to laugh about. Sharing your history and getting to see it from different perspectives is always amazing. I feel very fortunate.

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Here is a question from yesteryear, at the time when your sister Joyce Hoffman was at the peak of her surfing career, who were her sponsors? - Daniel Lumont

Dibi: It was so different then, I remember Leland Triumph Motors gave her a car to use when she traveled to different countries, as did Honda Motorcycles. She got her boards from Hobie. She received a small bit of money and product for Bonnie Bell Cosmetics and was also in their ads. Random things like that, but it wasn’t anything like now.

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hi dibi, John From Cincinnati. Was the character played by Rebecca DeMornay based on you? Which of the characters were the most like their counterpart (you, CF, Herbie, etc) and the most like their counterparts? - Thomas Allison

Dibi: It was never supposed to be about us, and I really don’t see any similarities between the characters and the members of my family.

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Hey Dibi, ha ha, this is so cool asking Christian and Nathan’s mom questions. So I read on Stab that interview with Nathan, was that all fabricated? If not, is there still sibling drama? Man, me and my brothers have really gone at it and have had blown out fights so I can relate! - Nick Mochino

Dibi: I believe Christian and Nathan have really come to a better understanding and have started to rebuild their friendship, and I’m stoked for that. Bruce [Irons] will never have the chance, so call your brothers - they’re the only ones you’ve got.

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - CF

Hi Dibi, you’re a hoot! Very fun! Have you ever gotten into a physical altercation with someone? - Joe Gowin (I live in Scott’s Valley but used to live in Capo Beach and really enjoy Christian’s Facebook!)

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OMG I really love HEY DIBI it’s my favorite thing ever! Why don’t you do a HEY DIBI directly on Christian’s Facebook? - Sara Hodges

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Hello Dibi! I recently noticed that Nathan had a tattoo on his leg, but wasn’t able to view it upclose. Would you happen to know what the image is? Thank you. - Erin Howse

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Hey Dibi, is it true you ran away from home when you were 15? I think I have read this several times in interviews. - K.W.

The Fletcher Family in Hawaii

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - CF

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Hey Dibi! Thanks for this. It’s my therapy believe it or not! I read about what people ask and the things you answer and it makes me smile AND think. People think reading stuff like this by you or whoever is a crock but I don’t. So again thank you very much, Mrs. (Hoffman) Fletcher! - Janice Burmin

Dibi: Thank you, that’s very nice. It started out with Christian, when he didn’t want to answer something, he’d say, “Ask my mom.” Now it seems as though there’s people that seem to do that, so here we are sharing some thoughts together.

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Astrodeck for Life, Dibi! Commited to u guys and stoked! What about some hats? What happened to Chief firewater? Wasn’t that by Herbie’s creation? I think so! - Marcio Nunez

Dibi: I can’t understand why any surfer would settle for inferior traction - unless he was paid big dough. Herb didn’t invent Chief Firewater. Being in America, the liability and restrictions on selling it, make it cost prohibitive. People always cry about “Made in America”. I can guarantee they’ve never made anything here and have no idea how difficult all the government regulation is. We did hats a long time ago, maybe it’s time for a comeback?

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Dibi Fletcher's sculpture located on Pico Avenue in San Clemente.

Just to remind you guys, we’ve left all the questions written as is. I figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are? Fuck that. - CF

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Just to remind you guys, we’ve left all the questions written as is. I figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are? Fuck that. - CF

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Hi dibi. Do you like bread? i like bread. with mustard. cut off crusts. no cheese tho. you rock. i want to rock with you. don’t tell herbie. pfffffffft hey  herbie. herbie’s a stud.    - rizzo

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Hey I saw Nathan at Strands the other week. Does he live here during the summer and back to hawaii for winter?   - I’m Nathan 2

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When will we see Wave Warriors The Next Generation with Greyson?????   - Danny Kinkade

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Hello dibi, I enjoy reading your hey dibi & dside blogs ! you need to make it like johnny carson & craig ferguson! behind desk!   - jamie b.

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Note to readers: In case you’re wondering why there are so many grammatical errors as far as the content of some of these questions goes, that’s because I’ve left them as is. I haven’t edited or corrected the comments and questions people have been asking for “Hey Dibi”. Sometimes I get a kick out of the typos and terrible sentence structures. I mean, I know I’m not perfect in this area, either. There are probably a lot of errors you can find in this paragraph alone. But, man…someone once wrote me something and misspelled the word “ocean”. Seriously. They wrote “oshen”. So, anyway, instead of acting the part of the Spelling Gestapo here, I’m just gonna go with the flow and let you guys get a kick out of the type of stuff I get to read every day.

And now back to our regularly scheduled program…

hi dibi, what do you think is your greatest attribute and your biggest flaw as a human being? - Anonymous

Dibi: Patience and impatience. The great thing about being human is we get to play both sides of the record.

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Hey Dibi, how does nathan stay so fit and trim. I’ve seen him eat JUNK. soda after soda, candy to the max. real sweet tooth! - alec k.

Dibi: He surfs more than anyone I know.

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Did the Fletches sit down to family dinners every night? - Kent Smythe

Dibi: It depended on what everyone was doing and at what age they were. When they were younger, yes, but as they got older and the surf was good or whatever. I left dinner for them in the fridge and everyone ate when it was convienient.

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Well since Christian asked it, Dibi, what do YOU think about affirmative action? - Aaron Perron

Dibi: I think people should be hired based on skill!

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Hey Dibi, does your family own Tar Farms in San Juan? Just curious. - Carrie M.

Dibi: Yes.

Hi Dibi. What do you think is a trait people see as bad and negative but you think is actually very good? - Justin Newsome

Dibi: Honesty; it’s been traded in for political correctness. UGH!

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What were Christian and nathan like as little groms? - Jessica Hines

Dibi: They were so cute and loving. We had a great time!

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Dang, Greyson kills it. But how come he skates so much without the helmet? Dibi make him! - R.T.

Dibi: Thanks, I have…

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Dibi can you ask christian this for me? i heard he and hosoi hate each other. true? why? or stupid rumors? thanks! - HVSkateMethod

Dibi: I don’t think that’s true; they see each other at skate events occasionally and I have an interview they did together awhile back, and they seem fine to me.

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Greyboy’s fucking awesome. He can dominate the sk8 world. He gonna be on dside or some other intervews soon for other mags, never seen a Q&a with him ever? - Lee Ellings

Dibi: Thanks, I’m planning to interview him, Christian and Herb for the D-Side soon.

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Hey Dibi! Ever think of showing the D-Side interviews with YOU in the video? Would love to see you interacting and not behind the camera! Thanks! Love ‘em! - Diana Prestiss

Dibi: I’ve thought about it, but I always want it to be about the person I’m interviewing. Herb wants me to set up a table and chairs or something, but I not sure that I like the idea. I’ll have to think about it a bit more.

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Do you guys have the extra copy of Thrasher magaizine with christian on it? I’ll buy it from you. I reallyl want it.If you doplease let me knows ok! - tom rocha

Dibi: No, I’m sorry, I sure don’t. I called the guys at the mag awhile back and they sent me a CD of the article for my personel collection.

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Well Christian I mostly come to FB and not websites but admit I do check out your mom’s Hey Dibi and those DSide interviews. If I could ask Dibi something, I’d want to ask her Prop 8, for or against? And for the Dside can we put in requests or suggestions about interview subjects? - Mike S.

Dibi: The thing I find scary about the issue, is that one judge can override the votes of 7,000,000 people. Our constitutional right to have a say is no longer relevant?!? WOW! And, sure, you can put in requests…but that doesn’t mean I can always pull it off. But I’m interested.

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Thanks for all the great personal pics! Please keep them coming it’s great you let us take a peek into your lives! - Cass Osment

Dibi; Thanks, it’s fun to see some of them again myself.

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What do you think is the best taste in the world and the worst smell in the world? - Ted Hill

Dibi: I’m seriously addicted to Vietnamese chili garlic sauce. Man, it makes your nose run, your eyes water, it’s great! And the worst smell in the world are Christian and Greyson’s socks!!!

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how tall R the Fletcher men? - Abby LaRue

Dibi: Christian, Nathan, and Greyson are all around 5′10″, and Herb’s around 5′8″.

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How do you feel about a Catholic church being built next to a playground? - Timothy Daniel Flynn

Dibi: Sounds fine to me; throw in some great stained glass, beautiful architecture, and I think we’re good to go. Unless a McD’s is available because, of course, they should be on every available corner.

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Hi Dibi can you ask CF if he likes doing airs still or is he sick of doing them? - Malachai Scott

Dibi: It’s him!

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I LOVED the photo of you and Nathan! What a beautiful young family! So my question is, I recollect reading that you said you had the boys at a young age. Do you think you would have been a different kind of mother if you had the children at let’s say, 30+? - No Name

Dibi: Of course, I woundn’t have been the same as I was as a teenager. But I have no regrets, I did the best with what I knew, and the beat goes on.

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Hey Dibi, I want to know who Cf thinks wore the pants in the family? You or Herbie? - Troy Maude

Dibi: Herb was really lucky and got to spend so much time playing with the boys, while I took them to the orthodontist, school, had the parent-teacher conferences, the visits to the principle, you know the job. That’s just the way it was, and now we all work together, and it’s still the way it is and everyone seems to be stoked so I guess that’s the answer.

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again again, where are the grommet shots of Nathan? you promised…. S.W.

Dibi: Nathan likes his privacy and I try to be respectful of that.

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What’s a bad habit you wish you could stop cold turkey? (BTW, Hi Mom! I love you! I’m on Christian Fletcher’s website! ) - Casey Meisher

Dibi: I’m really rather controlled -duh-in what I do, so I’ve tried to eliminate bad habits years ago…and I’ve remained pretty successful with it.

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DIBI! I LOVE YOU! DO YOU LIKE CHIPS AND SALSA?! I DO! - MARTIN ZUNIGA

Dibi: I’m more into veggies with salsa, but I do adore hot sauce.

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Thank you for this! I get diff perspective I never knew and admit I judged you guys but reading things from Dibi’s perspective even with short replies, it makes me really think of the human level that we are all one and wear our pants one leg at a time! Christian your mom made me rethink a lot of judgments i had about you braddah! Hoooo! - Kai L.

Dibi: That’s very nice, thank you. Everyone’s life is filled with ups and down, but being able to laugh at ourselves so we don’t take things too seriously is really great.

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Dibi, your thoughts on Oprah, BP, the recession, scented candles, Nathan’s hairstyle, other traction companies, and the summer weather thus far. - Tom Merrill

Dibi: Who cares, we still need drilling, they’re usually too heavily scented, it seems to suit him, they SUCK, and the last couple of days have been great.

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Watching the old vids, reminds me of good times. Whatever happened to good ole Gack? - J.J.

Dibi: He got so old he had to be put down.

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You guys always make me laugh and have great stuff to come back to. Astrodeck’s site should have Dside and this question and answer stuff too not just on christians, you guys will get mroe audience maybe? ah fuck it i aint telling you how to do your jobs good work guys! lol. - carlos hueriziga

Dibi: I’m glad you enjoy it. I have fun doing my part.

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Great interview with Bruce. That guy is classic. Andy’s was a good one too. When we gonna see your 2nd boy, Mrs. Fletcher on the D-Side? - John Petersen

Dibi: I’m not sure that he’d like to do it; he’s very shy and I respect that.

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