Subject: Misspokements (Page 45)

That is what has made America last these past 200 centuries.

(1913 – 2006) 36th U.S. president

No comment.

professional basketball player

You don’t like to see hookers going down on players like that.

New Zealand rugby player & commentator

I’m due at the ballet. They’re doin’ Swoon Lake.

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

Sir, you have been caught fighting a liar in the quad, you will leave Oxford by the next town drain.

(1844 – 1930) English dean at Oxford whose name is given to the accidental transposition of sounds of two or more words

There is nothing that a good defense cannot beat a better offense; in other words a good offense wins.

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

He can be lethal death.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I can’t really remember the names of the clubs that we went to.

American basketball player

We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.

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

Both of the Villa scorers – Withe and Mortimer – were born in Liverpool as was the Villa manager Ron Saunders who was born in Birkenhead.

Unfortunately, the people of Louisiana are not racists.

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

The most overrated underrated player in baseball.

American writer

We’ll just have to see if they can keep this Cinderella slipper alive.

The first two-syllable word I learned when I was growing up was "discretion.”

Irish football player, author & broadcaster

This boxer is doing what is expected of him, bleeding from his nose.

British sports commentator

Wouldn’t have to live in miscomfort.

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

Tom.

basketball coach

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.

The Holy Father’s newest Encyclacle? Like anyone cares what he rides around on.

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

A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls.

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

When we’re competing for the Stanley Cup, this record won’t mean a thing.

professional hockey player