Frasier (TV Series)

Taking Liberties (2000)

Kelsey Grammer: Dr. Frasier Crane

Quotes 

• Dr. Niles Crane : [shouting from the kitchen]  No, Mel, why don't you listen for once? I'm through!

  Dr. Mel Karnofsky : [also shouting]  I'll tell you when you're through, you spineless twit, and you're not even close!

  Dr. Frasier Crane : [awkwardly to his party guests]  Opera time! Opera time! On to the show.

  [Frasier runs to the door and starts flicking the lights on-and-off] 

  Dr. Frasier Crane : .

  [Mel and Niles emerge from the kitchen, followed by Daphne from her room - unbeknownst to Niles] 

  Dr. Niles Crane : That's it, Mel, I'm sick of these games!

  Dr. Mel Karnofsky : Niles, don't make a scene.

  Dr. Niles Crane : I don't care! I love Daphne! And I'm not putting her through this torture another second! This sham of a marriage is over!

• Dr. Niles Crane : Frasier, I'm... I'm sorry I ruined your evening.

  Dr. Frasier Crane : It's all right, Niles. It's a small price to pay to finally see you and Daphne together.

  Dr. Niles Crane : [to Daphne]  It's true - we're free!

  [Daphne laughs] 

  Dr. Niles Crane : No more hiding! Where do you want to go? Dinner? Dancing? London? Paris?

  Daphne Moon : Why don't we go for a walk?

  Dr. Niles Crane : Even better.

  [Ferguson appears with their coats] 

  Ferguson : If you'll allow me.

  Dr. Niles Crane : Thank you, Ferguson.

  Ferguson : My pleasure, sir.

  Daphne Moon : Thank you, Ferguson.

  Ferguson : It was my privilege, Miss Moon.

• Dr. Frasier Crane : Roz, what are you doing out here? I'm sure Mr. Worth isn't interested in gift wrapping.

  Henry Worth : Nonsense, She's delightful. Now what kind of deal would you give me if I bought a hundred rolls?

  Roz Doyle : I'd take off 20%.

  Henry Worth : And what would you take off if I bought 5000 rolls?

  Roz Doyle : Everything but my bracelets.

• Dr. Frasier Crane : All right, Ferguson, we've got some fences to mend with the board. What do we send and to whom do we send it?

  Ferguson : Actually, sir, I regret to inform you that I must tender my resignation.

  Dr. Frasier Crane : Please, don't be upset that things didn't go so well this evening. I'll make it up to you. Send yourself something.

  Ferguson : Thank you, sir, but it's not you. It was your brother and Miss Moon. His willingness to break social rank has inspired me and there's a certain Lady Westerfield whose acquaintance I'd like to renew.

• [Mel has shown up unexpectedly at the party] 

  Dr. Mel Karnofsky : Don't worry, Frasier, everything's going to be fine.

  Dr. Frasier Crane : Fine? Fine for who? Is that code? What does that mean?

• Diane Murchie : Frasier... Isn't that the Colonel's old butler?

  Dr. Frasier Crane : Yes, Ferguson. My sense of duty compelled me to take him in after the Colonel passed.

  Alan Murchie : Yes, we felt the same sense of duty toward his art collection.

• [Ferguson begins to offer the guests their coats, in order to end the party abruptly after seeing Niles and Mel start arguing] 

  Ferguson : [handing Diane her wrap]  Your wrap, madam, Dr. Crane thanks you for coming...

  Dr. Frasier Crane : Ferguson, Ferguson, what in blue blazes are you doing?

  Ferguson : Perhaps to spare you some embarrassment, sir, I took the liberty...

  Dr. Frasier Crane : Stop! You're taking far too much liberty with the liberty-taking! Please, just see that everyone has some champagne.

  Ferguson : [obeying]  Sir.

• Ferguson : Even my father's father was a gentleman's gentleman.

  Dr. Frasier Crane : [laughs]  Oh, that's a good one, Ferguson.

  Ferguson : Thank you sir, it's one of my staples. Will it be breakfast en suite today, sir?

  Dr. Frasier Crane : No, I believe I'll join the rest of the household.

  Ferguson : Very good, sir.

• Dr. Niles Crane : I saw him first!

  Dr. Frasier Crane : You've had a gardener and a maid!

  Dr. Niles Crane : Yes, but never a butler!

  Dr. Frasier Crane : But it's my turn!

  Dr. Niles Crane : But it's my dream!

  Dr. Frasier Crane : Daphne won't have to clean anymore!

  Dr. Niles Crane : [smiles and puts his phone away]  I tip my cap, sir.

• Dr. Frasier Crane : Good day, all!

  Martin Crane : Hey, Fras! How'd your lunch go with that opera guy?

  Dr. Frasier Crane : Excellent! Not only did Murchie rave on and on about the bottle of Umbrian wine I sent, but he intimated that I was "Opera Board timber!" Now all I have to do is continue my charm-offensive with the other board members.

• Dr. Frasier Crane : That politicking Alan Murchie has just been elected president of the opera board!

  Martin Crane : Yeah, I'll never forget where I was when I heard the news.

• Ferguson : Sir, after such an evening, it's not right for a man to draw his own bath. Sir, if I may take the liberty...

  Dr. Frasier Crane : Carry on, Ferguson.