Animated Living

007 Priceless Life Lessons from a World Champ


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Ian Freestone talks with Surfing World Champ (and 2x Masters Champion), Wayne "Rabbit" Batholomew. As a young Gold Coast "Coolie" kid,  Rabbit had a dream of earning a living from surfing and becoming world champion. He was runner up to Shaun Thomson in 1977, Rabbit would achieve his dream in 1978. Featured in movies, "Free Ride" and "Bustin' Down the Door", Rabbit was at the vanguard of pioneering the development of surfing as a professional worldwide sport and the visionary for the current 'Dream Tour' - putting the best surfers in the best waves on the planet. Now in his 60s, Rabbit remains a passionate dreamer who makes things happen - someone who lives the Animated Life. 

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Animated LivingBy Ian Freestone