Sarah Palin's come-from-nowhere resignation from the Alaska governorship in July 2009 sent shock waves through the GOP. But even as supporters debated the still open question of what lay ahead for the party darling, she turned in a memorable — if somewhat rambling — performance in her final speech in office. Explaining her decision to transfer power to then Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell, the former governor quipped, "I know when it's time to pass the ball for victory."
Top 10 Post-Election Sarah Palin Quips
Sarah Palin's appearance March 2 on the newly restored Tonight Show with Jay Leno is the latest in a string of activity since the former Alaska governor ran alongside John McCain in 2008. In these speeches, television and radio interviews and even Facebook posts, Palin sometimes shone and sometimes faltered. Either way, is she always someone who can be counted on to deliver a buzz-worthy catchphrase? You betcha.