Subject: Misspokements (Page 33)

I work for myself. I’m what ya call an entramanure.

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

As I said before and I said yesterday, this is one of the key questions that will be decided or not decided at Edinburgh.

British politician & novelist

To all you hunters who kill animals for food, shame on you; you ought to go to the store and buy the meat that was made there, where no animals were harmed.

They should move first base back one step to eliminate all those close plays.

professional baseball player

People in Preston ward are invited to a meeting at 7.15 pm tonight in St. Mary's Church Hall… to meet councillors and beat police officers.

Mayor of New York

There won't be a dry house in the place.

English football player & announcer

Thank you for your cooperation and vice versa.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist

He's usually a good puller – but he couldn't get it up that time.

Australian cricketer & commentator

We were tipping off our plays; whenever we broke from the huddle, three backs were laughing and one was as pale as a ghost.

professional football executive

Mike Caldwell, the Padres’ right-handed southpaw, will pitch tonight.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

And now, will y’all stand and be recognized?

Texas politician

You could be like Anita O’Brien, hustlin’ fruits.

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

We’re not used to weather in June in this country.

professional football player, coach & executive

I don’t care what the tape says… I didn’t say it.

football coach

Ever hear of the old saying, “grass don’t grow on a busy street?”

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

I can't understand the notoriety of people.

English football player & manager

Jean Alesi is 4th and 5th.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

He can be lethal death.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I’m not a believer in luck… but I do believe you need it.

You have really solidified the Mets' centerfield problem.

(1922 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

And now Jacques Laffitte is as close to Surer as Surer is to Laffitte.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator