20+ Powerful Bryant Gumbel Quotes to Inspire and Motivate You

Bryant Gumbel, an American television personality, sports commentator, and journalist, is known for his powerful words and insightful perspectives. Over his extensive career, Gumbel has made several impactful statements that resonate with people from all walks of life. Whether discussing sports, life, or the human experience, his quotes offer valuable lessons on perseverance, success, and personal growth. Here are 20+ Bryant Gumbel quotes that will inspire and motivate you.

It's not that I dislike many people. It's just that I don't like many people.

Image for Quote number 1 It's not that I dislike many people. It's just that I don't like many people. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

I have been a sports fan my whole life. To be able to talk about sports in an intelligent, journalistic fashion and to do things of a serious nature is a dream job.

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There is a lot to life, and a lot more than just television to life.

Image for Quote number 1 There is a lot to life, and a lot more than just television to life. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

I'm still going to do television. I'm just not going to do morning television. I would like to do some things that satisfy interests, private interests.

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We are essentially in the business of telling stories. We would like to think that most of our stories are basically human stories with sports as a backdrop.

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My mom sees her sons as baby boys. Well, I stopped being her baby boy a long time ago.

Image for Quote number 1 My mom sees her sons as baby boys. Well, I stopped being her baby boy a long time ago. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

I feel responsibility for a lot of things that I manage to touch.

Image for Quote number 1 I feel responsibility for a lot of things that I manage to touch. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

You'll never see me working five days a week again.

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I don't want to wait until something happens to see who my friends are.

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Your emotions are exposed when you play golf: humility, pride, anger, it all comes out with each swing. You lay it all on the line.

Image for Quote number 1 Your emotions are exposed when you play golf: humility, pride, anger, it all comes out with each swing. You lay it all on the line. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

If I'm in a room with 100 people, will I be able to find one person I'd like to have dinner with? Probably not.

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The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love.

Image for Quote number 1 The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

Success takes the courage to know who you really are and be comfortable with that.

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Time changes every man. Unusual circumstances change them in unusual ways.

Image for Quote number 1 Time changes every man. Unusual circumstances change them in unusual ways. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

I once read that the only way to enjoy life is to observe everything with a sense of detached amusement. I don't always do that, but it serves you well to keep it in mind.

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How can you rank BYU No. 1? Who'd they play - Bo Diddley Tech?

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If I’m a young black man in South Central L.A., where poverty is rampant and unemployment is skyrocketing, I see that Washington’s promises of a year ago have gone unfulfilled, I see that perhaps for a second time, the court’s inability to mete out justice in a blind fashion, why shouldn’t I vent my anger?

Image for Quote number 1 If I’m a young black man in South Central L.A., where poverty is rampant and unemployment is skyrocketing, I see that Washington’s promises of a year ago have gone unfulfilled, I see that perhaps for a second time, the court’s inability to mete out justice in a blind fashion, why shouldn’t I vent my anger? of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

I feel young, but my body doesn't agree.

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The bottom line is more tax money is going to be needed. Just how much will be the primary issue on the agenda when Congressional leaders meet with the President later today, Wednesday, May the 9th, 1990. And good morning, welcome to Today. It’s a Wednesday morning, a day when the budget picture, frankly, seems gloomier than ever. It now seems the time has come to pay the fiddler for our costly dance of the Reagan years.

Image for Quote number 1 The bottom line is more tax money is going to be needed. Just how much will be the primary issue on the agenda when Congressional leaders meet with the President later today, Wednesday, May the 9th, 1990. And good morning, welcome to Today. It’s a Wednesday morning, a day when the budget picture, frankly, seems gloomier than ever. It now seems the time has come to pay the fiddler for our costly dance of the Reagan years. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

Largely, as a result of the policies and priorities of the Reagan administration, more people are becoming poor and staying poor in this country than at any time since World War II.

Image for Quote number 1 Largely, as a result of the policies and priorities of the Reagan administration, more people are becoming poor and staying poor in this country than at any time since World War II. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

In the first two years this is a man [Clinton] who tried his best to balance the budget, to reform health care, to fight for gay rights, to support personal freedoms. Couldn’t those be considered doing the right things, evidence of true character?

Image for Quote number 1 In the first two years this is a man [Clinton] who tried his best to balance the budget, to reform health care, to fight for gay rights, to support personal freedoms. Couldn’t those be considered doing the right things, evidence of true character? of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

The bombing in Oklahoma City has focused renewed attention on the rhetoric that’s been coming from the right and those who cater to angry white men. Right-wing talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh, Bob Grant, Oliver North, G. Gordon Liddy, Michael Reagan and others take to the air every day with basically the same format: Detail a problem, blame the government or a group and invite invective from like-minded people. Never do most of the radio hosts encourage outright violence, but the extent to which their attitudes may embolden or encourage some extremists has clearly become an issue.

Image for Quote number 1 The bombing in Oklahoma City has focused renewed attention on the rhetoric that’s been coming from the right and those who cater to angry white men. Right-wing talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh, Bob Grant, Oliver North, G. Gordon Liddy, Michael Reagan and others take to the air every day with basically the same format: Detail a problem, blame the government or a group and invite invective from like-minded people. Never do most of the radio hosts encourage outright violence, but the extent to which their attitudes may embolden or encourage some extremists has clearly become an issue. of author Bryant Gumbel about topic Bryant Gumbel Quotes

These Bryant Gumbel quotes offer timeless wisdom that can motivate you to push through challenges and approach life with a positive, proactive mindset. Whether you're striving for success in your career, personal life, or personal development, Gumbel's words serve as a guiding light.