84 Quotes by James Holzhauer

I am in awe of Ken Jennings's accomplishments, as all 'Jeopardy!' fans are. Simply being compared to him is an honor.

My perception of a professional gambler has always been a positive one.

I sketched out what I believed to be my optimal strategy for 'Jeopardy:' Play fast, build a stack, bet big, and hope for the best. In my mind, playing a seemingly risky game actually minimizes my chances of losing.

I think there's a mental block for betting big amounts that doesn't exist for me but it does for other people.

I was always good at video games like 'Guitar Hero,' which require the player to press buttons at precise times.

Like Dave Mustaine, I ain't superstitious.

I want to not lose what makes me be me.

I went to Illinois. Most people think I went to Princeton or something. But I was never a diligent student.

Nobody likes to lose.