10. "Wait a minute now... you're saying there were TWO President Roosevelts?"

9. "C'mon, my life *must* contain at least one amusing anecdote: think, THINK!"

8. "Would someone please tell Andrew Samuel Smith that he can't just use his initials?"

7. "Someone brew some coffee. Johnny Gilbert's been researching the Potent Potables category again."

6. "For tonight's show, should I go for the 'condescendingly arrogant' look, or the 'above it all lofty' look?"

5. "I know we've had that clue before -- and we'll have it again and again until someone figures out that the CAPITAL OF CANADA IS OTTAWA, YOU MORONS!!!"

4. "To prevent you from approaching Mr. Trebek, no pants can be worn on stage. Just stay behind the podium like a good player."

3. "Susan from Rhode Island enjoys mocking French Canadians and belongs to the Sean Connery fan club... If this isn't a joke, someone's getting fired!"

2. "Maybe that Audio Daily Double from the campfire scene in 'Blazing Saddles' wasn't such a great idea after all."

   and the Number 1 Thing Overheard Backstage at "Jeopardy!"...

1. "Mrs. Trebek, it's such an honor to meet you. Tell me, how did you feel when Alex finally popped the answer?"

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