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Clyde Singleton
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| Other names | Piff Huxtable |
| Occupation | skateboarder, writer, chef |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Clyde Singleton is a talented American known for being a professional skateboarder, a writer, and a chef. He comes from Jacksonville, Florida. In skateboarding, Singleton is "regular-footed," which means he rides with his left foot forward on the board.
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A Career in Skateboarding
Clyde Singleton became a professional skateboarder in 1994. He has had a long and successful career in the sport.
Inspirations and Early Days
When Singleton was young, he was inspired by other African-American skaters like Rodney Smith, Ron Allen, and Steve Steadham. These skaters were not just athletes; they were also creating their own skateboard companies.
Singleton also looked up to the pioneers of street skating, a style that was becoming very popular. He admired skaters like Ray Barbee, Ron Chatman, and Sal Barbier. He even got to meet other famous skaters like Harold Hunter and Keennan Milton at a skatepark in North Carolina.
Appearances in Movies
Singleton has appeared in several movies. He was in the 2002 film Jackass: The Movie in a scene where Johnny Knoxville tries to slide down a long handrail on a skateboard. Pro skater Eric Koston was also in the scene. Singleton also made brief appearances in the sequels, Jackass Number Two (2006) and Jackass 2.5 (2007).
Skate Videos
In 2007, Singleton directed a skate video called Minority Report. It was produced by The Skateboard Mag and featured many famous skateboarders, including Darrell Stanton, Nyjah Huston, and Willy Santos.
Over the years, Singleton has been featured in many popular skate videos. These videos showcase his skills and style.
| Video Title | Year |
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| The Acme Skateboard Video | 1992 |
| World Industries – 20 Shot Sequence | 1995 |
| 411VM – Issue 12 | 1995 |
| World Industries/Blind/101 – Trilogy | 1996 |
| Big Brother – Number Two | 1998 |
| 411VM – Issue 35 | 1999 |
| Big Brother – ... | 2001 |
| MINORITY REPORT – The Skateboard Mag | 2007 |
Writing Career
Besides skateboarding, Clyde Singleton is also a skilled writer. He wrote a popular blog about skateboarding called “The Chronicles of Piff Huxtable.” He also wrote articles for the skateboard magazine Big Brother and later for Vice Magazine.
Filmography
Movies
- Jackass: The Movie (2002)
- Jackass Number Two (2006)
- The Man Who Souled the World (a documentary film, 2007)
- Jackass 2.5 (2007)
External links
- MINORITY REPORT – Video by Clyde Singleton
- Clyde Singleton's part in Trilogy – 1996
