Subject: Misspokements (Page 27)

That noise in my earphones knocked my nose off and I had to pick it up and find it.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer
Misspokements

Let's close our eyes and see what happens.

English football player
Misspokements

The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator
Auto racing Misspokements Sports

Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

I am not denying anything I did not say.

(1939 – ) Canadian prime minister
Misspokements

Concentration-wise, we’re having trouble crossing the line mentally from a toughness standpoint.

American football coach
Misspokements Sports

While letting Plano East roll up 365 yards of offense, North Garland only prevented a bigger route [sic] by pouncing on the six turnovers.

newspaper reporter
Football Misspokements Sports

There’s nothing wrong with revenge – it’s the best way to get even.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Misspokements TV/Movie Quotes

Now it comes to a simple equation – who can stand the heat.

British sports commentator
Boxing Misspokements Sports

Go back to what our founders and our founding documents meant – they’re quite clear –- that we would create law based on the God of the Bible and the Ten Commandments.

(1964 – ) U.S. governor (Alaska) commentator & author
Beliefs God Government Misspokements Stupidity

I lost it in the sun!

professional baseball player
Baseball Misspokements Sports

Behind every good decathlete, there's a good doctor.

American Olympic decathlon champion
Misspokements Sports

Are you any relation to your brother Marv?

basketball player
Misspokements Sports

I'll make the money by selling one of my livers… I can get by with one.

cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)
Misspokements TV/Movie Quotes

When your back is against the wall, there is only one thing to do, and that is turn around and fight.

(1943 – ) British prime minister & politician
Conflict Fights Misspokements

I’m not allowed to comment on lousy officiating.

professional football general manager
Football Misspokements Sports

A husband’s conjungal and a wife’s convivial obligation.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Misspokements TV/Movie Quotes

I took my parents back to the airport today. They leave tomorrow.

(1905–1982) American sportswriter
Misspokements

Brundle is driving an absolutely pluperfect race.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator
Auto racing Misspokements Sports

Let’s bring it up to date with some snappy 19th-century dialogue.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

Cricket shouldn't be used as a political football.

English cricketer
Misspokements Sports