I spent almost no time studying categories like geography and sports, even though they came up frequently on 'Jeopardy,' because I'm already… — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
It was always my plan to go big on 'Jeopardy!,' and I'm glad I was able to stick to the plan under… — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
Getting onto 'Jeopardy!' was a pet project my whole life, so it was something I was willing to work really hard on. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
I am in awe of Ken Jennings's accomplishments, as all 'Jeopardy!' fans are. Simply being compared to him is an honor. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
I hope that my 'Jeopardy' run helps destigmatize sports betting because I have certainly dealt with some stigmas. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
I really underestimated how many people are paying attention to 'Jeopardy' and what's out there. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
When I watched 'Jeopardy!' as a kid, I would primarily watch with my grandmother. She was the most beautiful person the world… — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
I think most people who bother to study 'Jeopardy!' game theory are going to arrive at similar conclusions about how to best… — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
There's a lot of attention on me which can be good, it can be bad. Sometimes my daughter's acting up in public and I… — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
You need to pick your spots and bet big when you identify them. That's basically my 'Jeopardy!' strategy in a nutshell. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
It definitely helps that I can bet big with ice water in my veins. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
In gambling, you usually start to go wrong when you deviate from your pregame strategy. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
The first bet I remember was on the Chargers in Super Bowl 29 with my classmates. I lost a lot of weeks' allowance. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
I hope that my 'Jeopardy' run helps destigmatize sports betting because I have certainly dealt with some stigmas. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
I went to Illinois. Most people think I went to Princeton or something. But I was never a diligent student. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
Anytime you learn something new, you're just trying to file it away - might be useful one day. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
I get mad at football coaches who are afraid to call for a big play early in the game, you know, because they want… — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
I've found that in an adult reference book, if it's not a subject I'm interested in, I just can't get into it. I was… — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
The last real job I had I was 16-years-old slinging fried chicken in my hometown of Naperville, Ill. — James Holzhauer Copy Share Image
