Joey Chestnut Quotes

I saw how hard my parents worked, and I didn't want to be a freeloader.

My parents were hardworking and still are. Everything I do is for them and the family.

My parents gave me a practical example of what life was about, and I won't forget that.

I feel very warm towards Mum and Dad for giving us the independence they did. My childhood, and the fact we didn't have a TV, gave me a boundless imagination.

It's only when you grow up, and step back from him, or leave him for your own career and your own home - it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it. Pride reinforces love.

I don't expect anyone to give me anything.

I love everyone that supports me, and things can get wild at times, but my parents raised me to be grounded and to always remain humble. I think that's one of the main reasons that my fans support me.

My mother treats me exactly the same as she has always done, and the same as my older sisters. She tells me off when I need it, and sometimes I do need telling to go to my room or to do my homework.

My mother always bought our birthday gifts.

My parents have always told me to work hard. My father was a friend, a very good friend, but when he needed to be a father, he was.

I try really hard to give my kids as much independence as I can, caring mostly about their character: Are they kind? Generous? Do they work hard?

I never want to disappoint my parents, ever. They are people that I always look up to.

My parents didn't believe in luck. They believed in hard work and in preparing me to take advantage of opportunity. Like many parents, they taught me to be generous but never to depend on the generosity of others.

My father felt that children should make their own way.

Sure, I could have lots of people who do the cooking, the driving, all that jazz - but I would be unhappy. I wouldn't want my children raised that way.

Dependence is not patriotism. A man does not love his mother if he hangs about her to the point of burdening her with a weak, feckless son.

No one has given me anything for free.

I'm a big believer in letting kids have as much responsibility as you can give them in terms of helping around the house and getting themselves dressed.

My parents have never given me anything on a plate.

Everything we got was never given to us.

The sweet feeling is knowing that nobody gave me anything for free.

I told my mom I wanted to buy roses for my teachers so I'm pretty sure my son'll be that way too.

We see the worth and appreciate the discipline my father inculcated in us.

My father was a very powerful influence, well, always, through our life. He taught us very much that... we were very lucky and that we should make a contribution to country, that we were fortunate to live in America.

My first vehicle I had to buy it myself and work to get it. My dad was really hard on me.