Quote by Evel Knievel

You can be famous for a lot of things. You can be a Nobel-prize winner. You can be the fattest guy in the world.

You can be famous for a lot of things. You can be a Nobel-pr

Summary

This quote highlights the varied nature of fame and the diverse ways people can achieve it. It suggests that fame can be attained through exceptional achievements such as winning a Nobel Prize, as well as through aspects that may seem unconventional or even unusual, like being famously overweight. It points out that fame does not necessarily require positive or conventional accomplishments, but rather, it can come from any exceptional or extraordinary aspect of a person's life or abilities.

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By Evel Knievel

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