PLAY IT SAM
Dooley Wilson who played Sam in Casablanca was also a singer and musician. What instrument did he play?
Drums
The line “Dennis was a menace, with his anyone for tennis” is the opening line of what 1975 song (by an Irish artist)
Patricia The Stripper (Chris De Burgh)
The expression “The buck stops here” is attributed to which American President?
Harry Truman
“Just declaim a few lines from ?/And think you’re a hell of fella”
Othello
What two words link the United States Republican Party, William Gladestone and a predecessor of Prince Andrew?
Grand Old (Party, Man and Duke of York)
Mark Twain’s real name was Samuel ________?
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
What is the nationality of former professional tennis player and owner of the Madrid Open, Ion Tiriac, who recently made disparaging remarks about Serena Williams?
Romanian
“Speak softly and carry a big stick” is a policy attributed to which early twentieth century US President?
Theodore Roosevelt
“If your blond won’t respond when you flatter ‘er/ Tell her what Tony told ?”
Anthony and Cleopatra
What is the name of Woody Allen’s so whose recent bestseller deals with the takedown of Harvey Weinstein?
Ronan Farrow
What actress played Sammy Jo in Dynasty?
Heather Locklear
The Australian Open Championship is played at what Melbourne venue?
Rod Laver Arena
In 1863, the Times reported a Presidential speech as “Anything more dull and commonplace, it wouldn’t be easy to reproduce” Where was this (now celebrated) speech delivered?
Gettysburg
“And if still, to be shocked, she pretends well/Just remind her, that ?
All’s Well That Ends Well
The daughter of which Hollywood actor and singer shot JR Ewing?
Bing Crosby (Mary Crosby)
For which Bond movie did Sam Smith write the theme song?
Spectre (2015)
Wimbledon is the home of the All England Tennis and __________ Club?
Croquet
About whom did Harry Truman say the following “He can lie out of both sides of his mouth at the same time, and even if he caught himself telling the truth, he’d lie just to keep his hand in”?
Richard Nixon
“If she fights when her clothes you are mussing,/What are clothes ?
Much Ado About Nothing
What were the surnames of The Manchester Martyrs?
Allen, Larkin and O’Brien
What Hollywood producer was famous for his malapropisms such as “Our comedies are not to be laughed at” and “Include me out’
Sam Goldwyn
Evonne Goolagong won Wimbledon in 1971 When she won again in 1980, by what name was she known?
Evonne Cawley
To what position did John F Kennedy appoint Bobby Kennedy in his administration?
Attorney General
“If she says your behaviour is heinous/Kick her right in the ?
Coriolanus
The film Brooklyn is based on a novel by which Irish author?
Colm Toibin