Anticipation Quote by David Blaine
“I think that when Evel Knievel crashed over the fountain at Caesar's, it kind of gave you a credibility and then anticipation for everything he did.”
About This Quote
Source Event: Evel Knievel stunt at Caesars Palace, 1974
The stunt gave Knievel a reputation that built public expectation for his future feats.
In simple terms: A daring stunt boosted his credibility and hype.
Key Takeaway
Leverage bold actions to build trust and excitement.
Themes
risk
reputation
expectation
Mood
thrilling
anticipatory
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marketing campaigns
- personal branding
- event planning
- sports entertainment
Key Concepts
public perception
performance psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create credibility without risking safety?
- What expectations do audiences set after a spectacular act?
A Different Perspective
Bold stunts can backfire if they cause injury or loss of credibility.
![“You can't ask a guy like me why [I performed]. I really wanted to fly through the air. I was a daredevil, a performer. I loved the thrill, the money, the whole macho thing. All those things made me Evel Knievel. Sure, I was scared. You gotta be an ass not to be scared. But I beat the hell out of…” quote by Evel Knievel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ae/evel-knievel-5375_adventure_you-can-t-ask-a-guy-like-me-why-i-perfor_1073988.jpg)
![“[It is hard to know what is good luck and what isn't and therefore whether we should be happy or sad about it. Only time will tell. For example...] The Talmud relates a story about two people who wanted to travel by boat. One broke his foot and was unable to make the trip, while his friend got on…” quote by Zelig Pliskin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68d/zelig-pliskin-22951_anticipation_it-is-hard-to-know-what-is-good-luck-and_34545.jpg)
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
