Subject: Misspokements (Page 14)

He's got too many oars in the fire.

Armstrong is about to join a list which includes only himself.

sports commentator

A day without newspapers is like walking around without your pants on.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

The faster he goes, the quicker he’ll get to the pits; the slower he goes, the longer it will take.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

Stewart has two cars in the top five: Magnusson 5th and Barichello 6th.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls.

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

The racecourse is as level as a billiard ball.

Scottish football player

Schumacher has made his final stop three times.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

It’s a great advantage to be able to hurdle with both legs.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I'm flying by the edge of my seat.

If Al Gore invented the Internet, I invented spell check.

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

I haven't committed a crime; what I did was fail to comply with the law.

(1927 – ) American mayor (New York City)

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

I’m a golfer – not an athlete.

professional golfer

His reputation preceded him before he got here.

American baseball player & manager

He's the kind of player who usually comes along rarely and sometimes never.

(1927 – ) American football coach

I don’t like this new law, because your first instinct when you see a man on the ground is to go down on him.

New Zealand rugby player & commentator

Anything happens in Grand Prix racing, and it usually does.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

This is Gregoriava from Bulgaria… I saw her snatch this morning and it was amazing.

weightlifting commentator

I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag, and to the Savior, for whose Kingdom it stands, one Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again, with life and liberty for all who believe.

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

He's looking around at himself.

English football player