A bumper compendium of memorable quotes from around the grounds and behind the microphones – no sport is exempt from hilarity.
From the MCG to the SCG, from golf courses and racetracks, from boxing rings to tennis courts and beyond come the best witticisms, piss-takes, putdowns and observations to ever cross the lips of our favourite players, coaches, commentators and competitors.
'As you slide down the banister of life, you are bound to pick up a splinter or two in your arse.' Vic Rail, horse trainer
Michael Winkler has worked in all branches of the media - print, radio, television and the Internet - as well as in factories and on building sites. He has co-written or contributed chapters to eight books, and has had short stories and poetry published in various literary magazines. He lives in Melbourne with his wife and two sons.
