Subject: Misspokements (Page 18)

I’m going down so often these days you’d think I was making a blue movie.

English boxer

Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

The Queen's Park Oval -– as its name suggests, absolutely round!

cricket commentator

When a great many people are unable to find work, unemployment results.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president

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

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

This President is going to lead us out of this recovery.

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

There goes Juantorena down the back straight, opening his legs and showing his class.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Ordinary tradegies of war.

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

Yes, but that’s our strongest weak point.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Rich Folkers is throwing up in the bullpen.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

They stayed away in droves.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

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

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

A sexagenarian? At his age? I think that’s disgusting!

(1895 – 1964) comedian (wife & partner of George Burns)

I’ve gone where the hand of man has never set foot.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Maybe my mind chewed off more than the mind should bite.

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

We have a President, perhaps for the very first time since the founding of our republic, who doesn’t appear to believe that America is the greatest earthly force for good the world has ever known.

(1964 – ) U.S. governor (Alaska) commentator & author

The front wheel crosses the finish line, closely followed by the back wheel.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

We have a firm commitment to Europe; we are a part of Europe.

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

Our offense is like the Pythagorean theorem: There is no answer!

American basketball player

It's wonderful to meet so many friends that I didn't used to like.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

I’ve never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body.

professional basketball player & coach