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Amateur Quotes

Doing it for love, not for status.

This set of amateur quotes covers family hobbies, political curiosity, and even a detailed Olympic boxing record, all tied together by the idea of staying unpaid or unofficial in a pursuit. Related reading: our Dad quotes, since one memory here centers on a parent's hobby.

I was planning to remain an amateur for a while.

Quotes by Tracy Austin

I'm a little bit of an amateur political junkie.

Quotes by Tim Heidecker

Before the start of the '76 Olympics, I'd had 160 amateur fights. I won 155 and lost five.

Quotes by Sugar Ray Leonard

The amateur tweets. The pro works.

Quotes by Steven Pressfield

About Quotes

By the time I was 22, I was a professional. A young and flawed professional, but not an amateur.

Quotes by Stephen Sondheim

Amateur golf is so much fun.

Quotes by Scott Harvey

In love as in sport, the amateur status must be strictly maintained.

Quotes by Robert Graves

I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22.

Quotes by Richard Briers

A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit.

Quotes by Richard Bach

Actor Quotes

I would say I am an amateur guitarist.

Quotes by Rain Phoenix

My dad was a geologist and my mum was a nurse who directed amateur theatrics.

Quotes by Matthew Goode

I felt I could play in maybe a dozen tournaments a year as an amateur.

Quotes by Matt Kuchar

I started doing amateur theatre and played Rosa Parks at the age of 12 or 13. At 16, I decided it was what I wanted to do.

Quotes by Letitia Wright

I'm a real amateur enthusiast for science.

Quotes by Kerry Bishe

Always Quotes

My mum and dad's hobby was amateur dramatics.

Quotes by Katherine Kelly

Amateur bureaucrats are often even worse than professional bureaucrats.

Quotes by John McCarthy

My father was a stone mason, and a talented amateur pianist and vocalist.

Quotes by John E. Walker

For my money, Dan Hodge is the greatest amateur wrestler ever produced in the U.S.A.

Quotes by Jim Ross

Counting amateur fights, I have over a thousand bouts.

Quotes by Jake LaMotta

Dad Quotes

Once you're an amateur wrestler, you're always an amateur wrestler.

Quotes by Jake Hager

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of amateur pursuits come up in these quotes?
The samples mention amateur dramatics as a parent's hobby, a casual interest in following politics closely, and formal amateur boxing before turning professional.
Is there a specific record mentioned for amateur boxing?
Yes, one voice recalls having 160 fights at that level before the 1976 Olympics, winning 155 and losing five.
Does anyone describe staying an amateur on purpose?
One quote states a plan to keep that unofficial status for a while, suggesting it was a deliberate choice rather than a lack of opportunity.
What's the family connection in this topic?
One quote traces a parent's love of amateur dramatics as a hobby, linking the word to family memory rather than personal achievement.
How does 'amateur' apply to politics here?
One voice self-describes as somewhat of a political junkie despite lacking any formal expertise, using the word to admit enthusiasm rather than authority.

One voice even planned to stay unofficial for a while rather than rush toward a professional label. Pair this with our Actor or Always quotes for more career-minded reflection.