The Gold Coast Bulletin

REVEALING

- ANDREW POTTS andrew.potts@news.com.au

RETIRED pro surfer Mick Fanning has opened up in an in-depth interview and photoshoot with GQ Style.

RETIRED pro surfer Mick Fanning has opened up in a revealing interview and photoshoot with GQ Style.

The three-time world champion Tweed resident known as ‘White Lightning’ spoke to the high-end fashion men’s style magazine and revealed the 10 commandmen­ts which shaped his surfing career.

These principles include doing what you have, making a safe place and respecting the planet.

“Home should be a place where you feel at peace with yourself and can recharge,” Fanning said.

“Even though surfing is my job it’s something I do to grow and learn. The ocean is my natural healing space and I’d be lost without it’

Fanning says Australia is ‘Heaven on Earth and insists finding soulmate is essential and singles out his beloved dog Harper.

“Harper is my shadow, my security blanket, my little princess,” he said.

“I love seeing the different cultures of the world and how people adapt to their environmen­t. Going on adventures is a must for character building”

The issue went on sale yesterday.

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Picture: BUZZ WHITE for GQ Australia Gold Coast surfing legend Mick Fanning reveals some intimate truths in this month’s GQ Style.

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