Alex Trebek quotes

Alex Trebek was a Canadian-American television personality, best known as the longtime host of the game show Jeopardy!. His calm demeanor and sharp wit made him a beloved figure among viewers for decades. He inspired generations of trivia fans and remains an icon of television history. Here are 21 of his quotes:

I'm curious about everything - even things that don't interest me. (Alex Trebek)
Don't tell me what you believe in. I'll observe how you behave and I will make my own determination. View quote
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What goes 0-300 in less than 2 seconds? Your mother on a scale. View quote
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My life is what it is, and I can't change it. I can change the future, but I can't do anything about the past. View quote
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If you can't be in awe of Mother Nature, there's something wrong with you. View quote
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It's very important in life to know when to shut up. You should not be afraid of silence. View quote
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We are all experts in our own little niches. View quote
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Learning something new is fun. View quote
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When I finish as the host of 'Jeopardy!' I'm going to go up to Taft in central California. They have a small college there that teaches you about oil drilling. View quote
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Sex? Unfortunately, as you get older - and I shouldn't admit this - there are other things that become more important in your daily life. View quote
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My musical development stopped when Frank Sinatra died. (Alex Trebek)
The only reason I got into broadcasting was, I needed money to pay for my junior and senior years at college, and they hired me, those fools! View quote
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I did everything - I did newscasts, I did sports, I did dramas. View quote
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You should never wear a baseball cap when working in close quarters in the attic: You never see that beam above you! View quote
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I have an Apple computer, which I use to play Spider Solitaire and do research on the Internet. View quote
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Take your job seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously. View quote
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I think what makes 'Jeopardy!' special is that, among all the quiz and game shows out there, ours tends to encourage learning. View quote
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Don't minimize the importance of luck in determining life's course. View quote
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I don't gamble, because winning a hundred dollars doesn't give me great pleasure. But losing a hundred dollars pisses me off. View quote
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My job is to provide the atmosphere and assistance to the contestants to get them to perform at their very best. And if I'm successful doing that, I will be perceived as a nice guy, and the audience will think of me as being a bit of a star. View quote
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Don't ask me who's going to replace me because I have no say whatsoever, but I'm sure that if you give them the same love and attention and respect that you have shown me, then they will be a success and the show will continue being a success. And until we meet again, God bless you and goodbye. (Alex Trebek)

Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek - Image
Photo: Peabody Awards, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: Canadian-American Entertainer
Born: July 22, 1940
Died: November 8, 2020
Quotes count: 21
Wikipedia: Alex Trebek

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