from the BBC web site -

Lawrence Peter Berra - more commonly known by his nickname 'Yogi Berra' - was a great baseball player of his time. He was an excellent catcher for the New York Yankees in the 1940s and 1950s, and was one of the great hitters of the time (indeed, he shot to national prominence because of it). He won three league MVP awards and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973.

Unfortunately, his linguistic ability is not quite on the same level as his baseball ability. Yogi Berra is notorious for his oxymorons (contradictions), tautologies (saying the same thing twice) and other statements that, on reflection, just don't make sense. He's also one of the most-quoted sporting individuals in the world. US President Bush1, who also has a reputation for 'misspeaking', often quotes Yogi Berra, and jokingly credited him as his speechwriter.

Of course, there is good cause to think that Berra didn't say all of these absurd things. Many are invented and Berra can't remember saying some. But they are still very entertaining, so read on, and enjoy.

Slump? I ain't in no slump... I just ain't hitting.

You can observe a lot by watching.

It gets late early around here...

A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore.

If I didn't wake up I'd still be sleeping.

I usually take a two hour nap from 1 to 4.

If you don't know where you're going, you'll wind up somewhere else.

The future ain't what it used to be.

If they don't want to come, you can't stop them.

Always go to other people's funerals otherwise they won't go to yours.

You have to give 100% in the first half of the game. If that isn't enough, in the second half, you have to give what is left.

Never answer an anonymous letter.

Think! How the hell are you gonna think and hit at the same time.

Why buy good luggage? You only use it when you travel!

Ninety percent of this game is half mental.

It ain't over 'til it's over.

Thanks for the info van lingle - over here we call them "Coleman Balls" some great quotes!