Great Performances (TV Series)

Kiss Me Kate (2003)

Brent Barrett: Fred Graham, Petruchio

Quotes 

• Fred Graham 'Petruchio' : The studio has fired you. You have the worst temper in show biz. You bit King Kong and gave him rabies!

• Harrison Howell : Graham, you're a man of the world. We both know that women need a firm hand from time to time. In fact, between you and me, they like it.

  Fred Graham 'Petruchio' : 'Women should be struck regularly, like gongs'?

  Harrison Howell : Who said that?

  Fred Graham 'Petruchio' : Noel Coward.

  Harrison Howell : Now there's a man I'd like to meet! A straight talker!

  Fred Graham 'Petruchio' : Not exactly...!