Subject: Misspokements (Page 42)

Do my eyes deceive me, or is Senna’s Lotus sounding rough?

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

I've never wanted to leave… I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well.

English football player, coach & manager

That’s Hendrick’s 19th home run; one more and he reaches double figures.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I can tell you it’s a magnificent sensation when the gap opens up like that and you just burst right through.

New Zealand rugby player & commentator

A mediocre season for Nelson Piquet as he is now known and always has been.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

They’ve taken the foot off Johnny Grubb… uh, they’ve taken the shoe off Johnny Grubb.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Let’s stop the startwatch.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

If I could drop dead right now, I’d be the happiest man alive.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first.

professional football player

The series is already won, but I don’t know by which team.

professional baseball player

He’s throwing grounders.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

That’s a genuine fac-same-ully.

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

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

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

(Willie) McCovey swings and misses, and it’s fouled back.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I’m 50 years of old.

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

I intend to open this country up to democracy, and anyone who is against that, I will jail.

(1918 – 1999) Brazilian military leader & politician

Ever since Renee, models from Iman to Cheryl Tiegs have only had one name!

(1971 – ) American actress

President Carter speaks loudly and carries a fly spotter… a fly swasher… it’s been a long day.

(1913 – 2006) 36th U.S. president

 It’s obvious these Russian swimmers are determined to do well on American soil.

British swimmer & sports commentator

The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that Dan Quayle may or may not make.

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

The privatesies of the bedroom.

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