Subject: Misspokements (Page 51)

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer

He just can't believe what isn't happening to him.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Hats off to drug abusers everywhere.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I don't know what impressive is, but Joe was impressive tonight.

wife of fighter Joe Bugner

I never liked you, and I always will.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Bank failures are caused by depositors who don’t deposit enough money to cover losses due to mismanagement.

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

 Concentration is the ability to think about absolutely nothing when it is absolutely necessary.

professional baseball player & manager

Always remember Goliath was a 40 point favorite over David.

American football & basketball coach

I'm concentrating so much I don't know what I'm doing half the time.

British boxer

L.A.!? We're going to Long Island!?

(1971 – ) American actress

There’s a shot up the alley… oh, it’s just foul.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

The Rangers dropped out of the lead June 16 with a loss that will be forever remembered as the forgettable debut of lefthander Matt Perisho.

sports reporter

My sport is about 90 percent strength and 40 per cent technique.

Wrist-wrestling champion

It takes one to know one – and vice versa!

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

It’s got lots of installation.

professional baseball player

From the way Denny’s shaking his head, he’s either got an injured shoulder or a gnat in his eye.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

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

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

Sportscaster: The extra point is no good!

Robert Scott: Then it isn’t an extra point, is it?

Her time is about 4.33, which she’s capable of.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Superiorority

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

It is not as difficult as I thought it was, but it is harder than it is.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist