Evel Knievel

Daredevil stuntman

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Sayings by Evel Knievel

I'm going to jump over 13 cars and a bus. If I don't make it, I'm going to die. But if I do, I'm going to be the greatest daredevil in the world.

1970s — Pre-jump statement, likely for publicity
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I've been hit by more cars, trucks, and buses than most people have ridden in.

1970s — Interview
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I didn't just want to be a daredevil. I wanted to be the best daredevil. I wanted to be Evel Knievel.

1970s — Interview
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You don't get paid for the jumps you make, you get paid for the jumps you don't make.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not afraid to die. I'm afraid of not living.

1970s — Interview
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I'm a showman, a daredevil, a legend. I'm Evel Knievel.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not trying to be a hero. I'm just trying to make a living.

1970s — Interview
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I've broken every bone in my body, but I've never broken my spirit.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a stuntman. I'm an entertainer.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not afraid of anything. Except for my wife.

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

1970s — Interview
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I'm not crazy. I'm just Evel Knievel.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a bad guy. I just do bad things.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a quitter. I'm a fighter.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a saint. I'm a sinner.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a hero. I'm a legend.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a god. I'm a man.

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

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a fool. I'm a risk-taker.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a quitter. I'm a survivor.

1970s — Interview
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