There's a new book out called "The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said," by Ross and Kathryn Petras; Doubleday ($8.99).
Some highlights:
"I want to gain 1,500 or 2,000 yards, whichever comes first."
- George Rogers, New Orleans Saints running back.
"I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy. But that could change."
- Vice President Dan Quayle
"I must have had ambrosia."
- Milwaukee Brewers' Jim Gantner, explaining why he forgot to appear on a talk show.
"We're finally going to wrassle to the ground this giant orgasm that is just out of control."
- Arizona Sen. Dennis DeConcini, on a balanced-budget amendment.
"You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there."
- Yogi Berra
"Things are more like they are now than they have ever been."
- President Gerald Ford
"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life."
- Brooke Shields
"You've got to take the bull by the teeth."
- Movie mogul Sam Goldwyn | 
