Subject: Misspokements (Page 50)

She went into the hospital after being bitten by a spider in a bathing suit.

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist
Language Misspokements

Without him here, it is impossible to know how fast he will play it, approximately.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist
Entertainment Misspokements Music

Historically, the host nations do well in Euro 2000.

English football player & analyst
Misspokements Sports

You can throw anything in our house, but we’ll just let it roll off our backs

Activities Hockey Misspokements Sports

I’m not a believer in luck… but I do believe you need it.

Beliefs Misspokements Situations

That’s the fastest time ever run – but it’s not as fast as the world record.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator
Colemanballs Misspokements Sports

(After playing an exhibition game in Canada, Logan was surprised to learn that even the kids speak French.)

professional baseball player
Misspokements Sports

I don’t think anywhere is there a symbiotic relationship between caddie and player like there is in golf.

professional golfer & commentator
Golf Misspokements Sports

Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

(We) should be allowed to wear shorts; God almighty, (LPGA) women are allowed to wear ‘em, and we’ve got better legs than they do.

professional golfer
Golf Misspokements Sports

I am not going to give you a number for it because it’s not my business to do intelligent work.

(1932 – ) American businessman & U.S. Secretary of Defense
Misspokements

Reporter: Will you be rooting for the American League or National League in the All Star Game?

Dole: Probably.

(1923 – ) U.S. senator (Kansas) & presidential candidate
Baseball Misspokements Sports

That’s the trouble with directors; always biting the hand that lays the golden egg.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

You have to wonder what kind of chemical reactions were taking place inside Walker’s head when he said these things.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator
Auto racing Misspokements Speech Sports

I've got my faults, but living in the past isn't one of them; there's no future in it.

(1934 – 2010) American baseball manager
Future Misspokements Past Time

Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny, other weeks he prefers to do it by himself.

sports commentator
Golf Misspokements Sports

I deserve respect for the things I did not do.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician
Communication Misspokements Speech

That’s the fourth extra base hit for the Padres – two doubles and a triple.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer
Baseball Misspokements Sports

Always remember Goliath was a 40 point favorite over David.

American football & basketball coach
Misspokements Sports

I don’t room with him [Babe Ruth]; I room with his suitcase.

professional baseball player
Activities Baseball Misspokements Sports

Son, we’d like to keep you around this season but we’re going to try and win a pennant.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager
Baseball Misspokements Sports