| Dr. Ian MacDonald |
For the majority of people, the use of tobacco has a beneficial effect.
Los Angles Surgeon, as Quoted in Newsweek November 18, 1969. |
| Bill Madlock |
Two grand slams in a week - man, that's seven or eight ribbies right there.
Baseball broadcaster |
| Debra Maffett |
Sit by the homely girl, you'll look better by comparison.
Miss America 1983 |
| Carol Malia |
Most cars on our roads have only one occupant, usually the driver.
BBC Anchorwoman |
| Marilyn Manson |
I say no to drugs, but they don't listen.
Singer |
| Imelda Marcos |
People say I'm extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage?
one-time Phillippine first lady, and owner of 3,000 pairs of shoes |
| Ned Martin |
Danny, as you know, was hospitalized last week after complaining about chest and sideburns.
Sportscaster |
| Groucho Marx |
A man is only as old as the woman he feels.
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| Herbert Mayes |
A period novel! About the Civil War! Who needs the Civil War now -- who cares?
turning down a prepublication offer to serialize Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind, 1936 |
| Jim McMahon |
The people don't take baths and they don't speak English. No golf courses, no room service. Who needs it?
NFL football quarterback, on Europe |
| Sir R. Megarry |
If ever there was a case of clearer evidence than this of persons acting in concert together, this case is that case!
British Lawyer |
| Thomas Menino |
He was a man of great statue.
Boston Mayor, on former mayor John Collins |
| Thomas Menino |
It's like an Alcatraz around my neck.
Boston Mayor, on the shortage of city parking spaces |
| Charles Millard |
No one wants to say the sky is falling, but in this instance I am afraid the emperor has no clothes. Despite Herculean efforts by the Council and Council staff, we are still only dealing with the tip of the iceberg.
NYC councilman, in a press release |
| Matt Millen |
To win, I'd run over Joe's mom too.
NFL Football player, of the Raiders |
| David Miller |
All you have to do is go down to the bottom of your swimming pool and hold your breath.
US DOE spokesperson, on protecting yourself from nuclear radiation |
| Alan Minter |
Sure there have been injuries and deaths in boxing - but none of them serious.
Boxer |
| Joseph Moakley |
My appetite is so good that I can eat the tablecloth right off the chair.
Massachusetts representative |
| John Motson |
In a sense it's a one-man show... except there are two men involved, Hartson and Berkovic, and a third man, the goalkeeper.
BBC1 |
| G.L. Murfin |
There is no housing shortage in Lincoln today - just a rumour that is put about by people who have nowhere to live.
Mayor of Lincoln |
| Chuck Nevitt |
My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt.
North Carolina State basketball player, explaining to Coach Jim Valvano why he appeared nervous at practice. |
| Harry News |
Does the album have any songs you like that aren't on it?
music reviewer |
| Richard Nixon |
I was under medication when I made the decision to burn the tapes.
former U.S. President |
| Richard Nixon |
I would have made a good Pope.
former U.S. President |
| Richard Nixon |
Solutions are not the answer.
former U.S. President |
| Greg Norman |
I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father.
Golfer |
| Oliver North |
I was provided with additional input that was radically different from the truth. I assisted in furthering that version.
Colonel, from his Iran-Contra testimony |
Small disclaimer - I know that some of these people misspoke and are not really idiots.
