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No Longevity, But Maybe Some Levity

Posted by grammarblogger | Posted in Grammar Sucks | Posted on 11-14-2007

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As reported by Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times, here is a conversation between Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith on TNT’s "Inside the NBA":

Barkley: "I was reading that heavy drinking is not good for your health, so I have to stop."

Smith: "Stop drinking what?"

Barkley: "No, I gotta stop reading."

I agree with the message, but the gotta has gotta go.

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