What item did Redgrave famously say people could shoot him with?
Bow and Arrow
Pistol
Rifle
A Rowing Oar
Answer
**A rowing oar** gained notoriety from British actor Michael Redgrave's response when asked what weapon could be used to shoot him. Redgrave famously replied, "A rowing oar, and I'll tell you why. If I knew I had to be shot, I'd rather it was with a rowing oar, which I could see coming for a long way and have a chance of evading."
Splashing Through History: The Steve Redgrave Saga
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