"I guess I thought I was Elvis Presley but I'll tell ya something. All Elvis did was stand on a stage and play a guitar. He never fell off on that pavement at no 80 mph"
- Evel Knievel
About this Quote
This quote by Evel Knievel is a representation on his very own life and also job. He is comparing himself to Elvis Presley, recommending that he thought he was as well-known and effective as Elvis. Nonetheless, he acknowledges that Elvis was only a performer, which he, Evel Knievel, was an adventurer that risked his life doing feats. He is emphasizing the distinction between the two, as well as the reality that he was willing to put his life on the line for his feats, such as when he diminished his motorbike at 80 mph. This quote is a testament to Evel Knievel's guts as well as resolution, as well as his determination to take risks that others would not. It likewise acts as a suggestion of the dangers of extreme sporting activities as well as the value of security.
This quote is written / told by Evel Knievel somewhere between October 17, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA.
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