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Gambler Quotes

On calling yourself a gambler, or refusing to.

A few speakers here proudly claim gambler as part of their identity, saying it's simply part of who they've always been, right down to their love of slot machines. One even says it defines their life.

I'm not a gambler and I never have been.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

I'm a gambler and love slot machines.

Quotes by La La Anthony

I'm a gambler at heart. That's my life.

Quotes by Kirk Kerkorian

I'm not a gambler.

Quotes by Jil Sander

Been Quotes

A successful designer must be a gambler.

Quotes by Elsa Schiaparelli

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these quotes agree on what makes someone a gambler?
Not really - one speaker flatly denies being a gambler while others openly embrace the identity as part of who they've always been.
Is gambling described as a hobby or something deeper?
For at least one speaker it's deeper, calling themselves a gambler at heart and treating it as central to their entire life, not just a pastime.
What unexpected profession gets linked to gambling here?
Design does - one quote insists a successful designer must also be a gambler, tying creative risk-taking directly to gambling instinct.
Is slot-machine gambling mentioned specifically?
Yes, one speaker admits loving slot machines specifically, giving a concrete detail rather than speaking about gambling only in the abstract.
What's the most surprising line for someone who doesn't gamble?
The comparison between a good designer and a gambler stands out, since it applies gambling instinct to a creative field most readers wouldn't associate with risk-taking at all.

Not everyone agrees to the label, though - one flat denial sits right alongside the confessions. There's also an unexpected angle: the idea that a good designer needs a gambler's heart to take real creative risks.