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.

All my life people have been waiting around to watch me die.

Evel Knievel
- Die
- Waiting
- My Life
I really think we should pass a law in every state, I don't care whether it takes the independence away from an old person or not. You shouldn't be driving a car if you're over the age of 80. Maybe even less than that.

Evel Knievel
- Think
- Car
- Driving

I can say the Lord's prayer in 10 seconds.

Evel Knievel
- Prayer
- Lord
I know that I'm very lucky to be alive. For 35 or 40 years I've spilt my blood and broke my bones and spent years in hospitals.

Evel Knievel
- Blood
- Bones
- I Know
If it is possible, it is done. If it is impossible... it will be done.

Evel Knievel
- Possible
I always wanted to live to about 70. I thought that'd be a good age.

Evel Knievel
- Good
- Wanted
I always knew how to draw a crowd.

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

Evel Knievel
- Baseball
- Mad
- Break

Where there is little risk, there is little reward.

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

Evel Knievel
- Feel
- Drive
- Hometown