My birthday is always around Thanksgiving, and I always had to have turkey on my birthday. My mom was always, 'Let's celebrate your birthday on Thanksgiving.' My other siblings got to have special dinners they liked. I resented turkey. For… — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
It's addicting, beating the heck out of people and eating hot dogs and making people smile. I do feel like garbage afterwards, but so what? Most people feel like garbage after a long day of work. — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
Military caregivers play an essential role in the recovery process of our veterans and are more than deserving of our support. — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
It's pretty rare for them to not be in our fridge, I have usually a good supply of all-beef hot dogs. — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
Pretty much all I'm doing during an eating contest is being uncomfortable and not forgetting to breathe. — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
I've signed babies' arms. I wanted to pull a 'Ricky Bobby' and sign a baby's forehead. — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
When I'm eating I try to make sure I can breathe through my nose the entire time. If I have to breathe through my… — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
I'd like to go out on top, preferably breaking a new world record on the Fourth of July. — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
Competitive eating is something I can control. I know I can control, and if I push hard, I can win. — Joey Chestnut Copy Share Image
