Subject: Misspokements (Page 13)

That’s the kind of luck poor Mr. Lincoln had the night he went to the movies, and he sat in John Wilkes’ booth.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

There goes Juantorena down the back straight, opening his legs and showing his class.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

One of those Canadian proverbs.

professional baseball player

Here are some names to look forward to – perhaps in the future.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

It was strange. The only English words I saw were Sony and Mitsubishi.

American baseball player

Before I start speaking, I'd like to say something.

This type of injury is very painful. Especially when it hurts.

Canadian hockey coach

My wife made me a millionaire. Before she divorced me, I had three million.

professional hockey player

It’s lap 26 of 58, which unless I’m very much mistaken is half way.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

Homo Sapiens… is he an Arab?

(1923 – 2013) American actress

The main quality a great third base coach must have is a fast runner.

(1927 – ) professional baseball player & coach

It’s a very good historical book about history.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

This is their first single, and their most successful so far.

(1961 – ) American actor & comedian

The audience are literally electrified and glued to their seats.

BBC commentator

That letter’s too old! What I mean to say – it’s subspired.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

So, where’s the Cannes Film Festival being held this year?

(1980 – ) popular singer

Let me just tell you how thrilling it really is, and how, what a challenge it is, because in 1988 the question is whether we’re going forward to tomorrow or whether we’re going to go past to the – to the back.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

Here’s a guy who when he runs, he moves faster.

(1936 – ) American football coach & television announcer

I am the most loyal player money can buy.

professional baseball player

To watch 24 hours a day through them high-powered spectaculars.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

What’s everyone blaming me for? … Blame Felix; I wouldn’t have hit into the double-plays if he hadn’t hit singles.

American baseball player, manager & executive