Evel Knievel Quotes

United States, Entertainer
October 17, 1938 – November, 30, 2007.

Robert Craig Knievel Jr. (October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), professionally known as Evel Knievel , was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Over the course of his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps; in 1974, he failed an attempted canyon jump across Snake River Canyon in the Skycycle X-2, a steam-powered rocket.

You'd think a guy who has broken 35 bones in his body would have a high pain threshold, but mine is pretty low. I got hit in the shin with a golf ball once and it almost brought tears to my eyes. I've had broken bones that didn't hurt as bad.

Evel Knievel
- Pain
- Broken
- Tears
I am a lucky, lucky person.

Evel Knievel
- Lucky

I'm not a stunt man. I'm not a dare devil...I'm an explorer.

Evel Knievel
- Devil
- Explorer
If it is possible, it is done. If it is impossible... it will be done.

Evel Knievel
- Possible
I know guys in my hometown that drive by feel and sound.

Evel Knievel
- Feel
- Drive
- Hometown
I can say the Lord's prayer in 10 seconds.

Evel Knievel
- Prayer
- Lord
When you're mad at someone, it's probably best not to break his arm with a baseball bat.

Evel Knievel
- Baseball
- Mad
- Break
There are a lot of myths about my injuries. They say I have broken every bone in my body. Not true. But I have broken 35 bones. I had surgery 14 times to pin and plate. I shattered my pelvis. I forget all of the things that have broke.

Evel Knievel
- Broken
- Forget
- Injuries

Where there is little risk, there is little reward.

Evel Knievel
- Risk
- Reward
Riding a motorcycle on today's highways, you have to ride in a very defensive manner. You have to be a good rider and you have to have both hands and both feet on the controls at all times.

Evel Knievel
- Motorcycle
- Manner
- Riding