One of the best comedians of the modern era, Groucho Marx is famous for his one liners and anecdotes.
As part of the Redland Performing Arts Centre's Musical Melodies Concert Series, 'A Morning With Groucho' starring Frank Ferrante will highlight the best of the well-loved star.
There will also be songs, including 'Hooray For Captain Spalding' and 'Lydia The Tattooed Lady'. Accompanied by his pianist, Frank will portray the young Groucho audiences came to love, as he burns through 90 minutes of pure hilarity.
The only thing better than one Groucho top five is two, so here are five Groucho facts and five Groucho quotes.
Top 5 things we might not have known about Groucho:
He was basically a serious man.He never made it past the sixth grade.
He is still considered 'America's Greatest Comedian'.
He started out as a singer at age 15.
A self-educated man, he kept a dictionary in his car.
Top 5 Groucho quotes:
"I never forget a face but in your case I'd make an exception.""I would never join a club that would have me as a member."
"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I don't know."
"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."
"If I hold you any closer I'll be in back of you!"
