133 Quotes by Nolan Bushnell

People can buy a bottle of gin and drink it at home for about a buck a drink, whereas they are willing to go to a bar and pay 12 bucks for the same cocktail. The difference is that man needs to be social. So I believe that there is a strong demand for games that are social.

If you're willing to work harder than anybody else, you can create your own luck

I must confess I've always had a couple of pinball machines in my home and really have enjoyed some of the old classics, like Fireball.

I think in terms of businesses, in terms of things that are really big and marry technology with entertainment. That's where I like to spend my time.

The ultimate inspiration is the deadline.

I don't think people understand how much hard work innovation is. That it's not just getting an idea. You really have to cross your T's and dot your I's long before you ever start on the project. I don't think people perceive that about me. I work hard.

A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.

A good game is easy to learn but hard to master.

Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it that makes a difference.