Evel Knievel

Daredevil stuntman

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Sayings by Evel Knievel

I'm Evel Knievel, and I'm here to jump over whatever you got.

1970s — Before a jump
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I believe in the American dream. I believe in taking chances.

1970s — Interview
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My whole life was based on being a daredevil.

1970s — Interview
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I've broken every bone in my body, but I'm still here.

1970s — Interview
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I'm a showman, and I'm here to put on a show.

1970s — Interview
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I live life on the edge, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

1970s — Interview
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Some people gamble with cards, some people gamble with dice. I gamble with my life.

1970s — Interview
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I've been knocked down a lot, but I always get back up.

1970s — Interview
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The only way to fail is to not try.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a stuntman. I'm a daredevil.

1970s — Interview
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If I'm not breaking bones, I'm not trying hard enough.

1970s — Interview
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I'm a legend in my own time.

1970s — Interview
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I don't believe in fear. I believe in courage.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a role model. I'm Evel Knievel.

1970s — Interview
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I've lived a thousand lives, and I'm still going strong.

1970s — Interview
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it. But if it is broke, jump over it.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a fool. I'm just a very brave man.

1970s — Interview
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I've been to the top of the mountain, and I've been to the bottom of the valley.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a hero. I'm just a guy who likes to jump.

1970s — Interview
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I'm a survivor. I always have been, and I always will be.

1970s — Interview
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