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Steve Irwin, born on February 22, 1962 in Australia, was a television personality. He is best known for his role in the television show 'The Crocodile Hunter,' which showcased his encounters with wildlife in the wild, particularly with crocodiles and snakes. Irwin was respected for his love of wildlife and conservation efforts, but tragically died on September 4, 2006 due to a stingray attack.

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“Crikey means gee whiz, wow! Crikey, mate. You're far safer dealing with crocodiles and western diamondback rattlesnakes than the executives and the producers and all those sharks in the big MGM building.”

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“Statistically there's only one crocodile-related human fatality per year in the whole of Australia.”

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Book:The Crocodile Hunter: The Incredible Life and Adventures of Steve and Terri Irwin

Source: The Crocodile Hunter: The Incredible Life and Adventures of Steve and Terri Irwin

“A lot of people who work with wildlife work with wildlife to satisfy their own egos. And I don't really agree with that. What I do is get in nice and close to the animal to make the animal look good. My aim in this world is to make that brown snake, that crocodile, that koala, that red-backed spider, that black widow, look good. That's my job. I have absolutely no problem with my ego or my staff's ego.”

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“I was born and raised with crocodiles; they are a piece of cake. But kids are so ... unpredictable.”

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“When the East Timor conflict broke out, when they gained independence, the militia killed a lot of East Timorese people. And their sacred totem is the crocodile. They believe that their island is actually a solidified crocodile, so it has sacred status.”

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“I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.”

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“Every cent we earn from Crocodile Hunter goes straight back into conservation. Every single cent.”

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“Crikey means gee whiz, wow!”

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“I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and I'm just fine with that.”

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“You know, you can touch a stick of dynamite, but if you touch a venomous snake it'll turn around and bite you and kill you so fast it's not even funny.”

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“Take the crocodile, for example, my favorite animal. There are 23 species. Seventeen of those species are rare or endangered. They're on the way out, no matter what anyone does or says, you know.”

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“Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.”

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“I have a message for my fans. Whatever you want to do in this world, it is achievable. The most important thing that I've found, that perhaps you could use, is be passionate and enthusiastic in the direction that you choose in life, and you'll be a winner.”

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“So fear helps me from making mistakes, but I make lot of mistakes.”

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“Crocodiles. I’ve been catching them since I was nine. No problem.”

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“The first crocodile I ever caught was at nine years of age, and it was a rescue.”

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“I am optimistic globally. So many scientists are working frantically on the reparation of our planet. Unfortunately there are countries who are still destroying it, but we really hope the conservation message rubs off in our film. Every cent we earn from Crocodile Hunter goes straight back into conservation. Every single cent.”

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About the Author

Born: February 22, 1962
Died: September 4, 2006
Known for: Television Personality
Quotes: 64

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