Subject: Misspokements (Page 43)

I’d be willing to bet you, if I was a betting man, that I have never bet on baseball.

American baseball player

I can definitely say, that had the police not been there this morning, there would have been no arrests.

British politician

Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

I remember your name perfectly, but I just can’t think of your face.

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

Our comedies are not to be laughed at.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

You can sum up this sport in two words: You never know.

(1922 – ) boxing trainer & manager

We’re not used to weather in June in this country.

professional football player, coach & executive

I’ll be sad to go, and I wouldn’t be sad to go; it wouldn’t upset me to leave St. Louis, but it would upset me to leave St. Louis; it’s hard to explain. You’ll find out one of these days, but maybe you never will.

Canadian-born American hockey player

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

…a movie about nuns, starring Ingrid Bernstein.

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

The Bible’s full of wine… God ain’t got nothing against a little drink to celebrate His Son’s birthday with.

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

Coffee isn’t my cup of tea.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

I’ve never seen a game like this; every game this year has been like this.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Craig Bellamy has literally been on fire.

Scottish football player & manager

We’ve got to find a way to win; I’m willing to start cheating.

professional football player

The final score after eight innings is Giants 3, Padres 2.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

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

British sports commentator

He’s throwing grounders.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

There’s someone warming up in the bullpen, but he’s obscured by his number.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Show me where to put my John Hancrock.

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

The advantage of the rain is, that if you have a quick bike, there’s no advantage.

British motorcycle road racer