Subject: Misspokements (Page 34)

I get to go to lots of overseas places… like Canada.

(1981 – ) American singer

We drove a stake in the stand.

That home run ties it up, 1-0.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

It isn’t pollution that’s harming the environment; it’s the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.

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

Only one percent of the oil pollution in the sea is the result of oil drilling, while 63 percent is the result of natural seepage on the ocean floor.

(1969 – ) U.S. Representative (Delaware)

I don’t think I’m alone when I say I’d like to see more and more planets fall under the ruthless domination of our solar system.

Juarez is reported to be the most dangerous city in America.

(1950 – ) American politician & 47th governor of Texas

To win, I’d run over Joe’s mom too.

professional football player

We expect them (Salvadoran officials) to work toward the elimination of human rights.

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

Speaking from memory, I don't know how many points Nelson Piquet has.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

Turner pulls into second with a sun-blown double.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Even my players aren't players.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

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

football coach

I don’t pay any attention to him… I don’t even ignore him.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

You're a liar. There ain't no “Hotel Episode” in Detroit!

professional baseball player

It’s basically the same, just darker.

stock car racer

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

(1927 – ) American mayor (New York City)

If crime went down 100%, it would still be fifty times higher than it should be.

American politician

I’ve won at every level, except college and pro.

American basketball player

I am not denying anything I did not say.

(1939 – ) Canadian prime minister

That e-mail was from Ann On.