Subject: Misspokements (Page 32)

Go back to what our founders and our founding documents meant – they’re quite clear –- that we would create law based on the God of the Bible and the Ten Commandments.

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

It’s difficult to remember when you haven’t played it before.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist

Michael Owen isn't the tallest of lads, but his height more than makes up for that.

English football player & announcer

We now have exactly the same situation as we had at the start of the race, only exactly the opposite.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

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

professional baseball player

New York Champagne – that’s a phony label; they don’t grow raisins in New York.

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

This is Gregoriava from Bulgaria… I saw her snatch this morning and it was amazing.

weightlifting commentator

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

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

I lost it in the sun!

professional baseball player

The trouble with this business is the dearth of bad pictures.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

As we work and sightsee on America’s largest island, we’ll get to view more majestic bears, so now is a good time to draw attention to the political equivalent of the species.

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

While letting Plano East roll up 365 yards of offense, North Garland only prevented a bigger route [sic] by pouncing on the six turnovers.

newspaper reporter

I don’t know if he throws a spitball but he sure spits on the ball.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

Alain Prost is in a commanding second position.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

Tito Fuentes is safe at second with a triple.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

If there’s a pileup, they’ll have to give some of the players artificial insemination.

(1919 – 2006) American sports announcer

We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is.

(1898 – 1991) U.S. senator (Kentucky) & Major League Baseball commissioner

I'll make the money by selling one of my livers… I can get by with one.

cartoon character in The Simpsons (Dan Castellaneta)

He [Magic Johnson] comes into the league with all that fancy stuff and they call it magic; I’ve been doing it for years and they call it schoolyard.

professional basketball player

I don’t mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately I have to.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist

Serkin was so sick he almost died for three days.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist