Subject: Misspokements (Page 18)

Ah, isn’t that nice, the wife of the Cambridge president is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew.

British sports commentator

Remember, attraction is a three-way street. Or is it a one-way tunnel?

(1971 – ) American actress

This is unparalyzed in the state’s history.

Texas politician

He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in the morning regardless of what time it is.

(1922 – ) boxing trainer & manager

If you can’t make the putts and can’t get the man in from second on the bottom of the ninth, you’re not going to win enough football games in this league, and that’s the problem we had today.

football coach

I'm flying by the edge of my seat.

Morcelli has four fastest 1500-meter times ever; and all those times are at 1500 meters.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Modern dancing is old fashioned.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Nah, I’m just a prizefighter.

(1919 – 1990) American boxing champion

As you look at the first four, the significant thing is that Alboreto is fifth.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

Largess, smalless, any kind of ess.

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

That’s the fastest time ever run – but it’s not as fast as the world record.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

The advantage of the rain is, that if you have a quick bike, there’s no advantage.

British motorcycle road racer

No, I think that was when Abraham Lincoln signed the Declaration of Independence. Ya know, “Fourscore and seven years ago.”

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

My sister’s expecting a baby, and I don’t know if I’m going to be an uncle or an aunt.

college basketball player

Gentlemen, listen to me slowly.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

If (Pete) Rose’s streak was still intact, with that single to left, the fans would be throwing babies out of the upper deck.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

The gelling period has just started to knit.

England football player

I’m a 4-wheel-drive pickup type of guy… so is my wife.

professional baseball player

He looks up at him through blood smeared lips.

British sports commentator

The time in the world has gotten shorter so it doesn't take so long to get to Australia.

English football player