Silly Quotes

“Mr. Milosevic has to be careful. The calendar is ticking.” Richard Haas, NBC News consultant

“Reports are sketchy, but we have heard that in the first heart transplant operation in Belgium, both patient and donor are doing fine.” Radio news announcer

“I didn’t accept it. I received it.” Richard Allen, National Security Advisor to former President Reagan, explaining the $1000 in cash and two watches he was given by two Japanese journalists after he helped arrange a private interview for them with First Lady Nancy Reagan.

“Can you hear me? Squeeze once for yes and twice for no.” Police detective questioning a wounded officer

“Bobby Gould thinks I’m trying to stab him in the back. In fact I’m right behind him.” Stuart Pearson

“Traffic is very heavy at the moment, so if you are thinking of leaving now, you’d better set off a few minutes earlier.” Anonymous Traffic Report

"The government is not doing enough about cleaning up the environment. This is a good planet." Mr. New Jersey contestant when asked what he would do with a million dollars.

“If you walk backwards, you’ll find out that you can go forwards and people won’t know if you’re coming or going.” Casel Stengal, former Baseball player

“If it weren’t for electricity we’d all be watching television by candlelight.” George Gobel

“Chemistry is a class you take in high school or college, where you figure out two plus two is 10, or something.” Dennis Rodman, NBA Basketball player, on Chicago Bull’s team chemistry being overrated.