Voiceover (Jane):
Coming up is the new quiz program "Who Knew Brett Best", in which
celebrities attempt to prove they knew the late Brett Whiteley better than
anyone else.
(Intro music)
Host: Okay let's
begin with showing off time. The night before Brett died he...?"
(Contestant 2
Buzzes)
Host: Nathan.
Nathan: ...was
at my place. Mmmm... We um, we were very good friends. We spoke about our
friendship, me and Brett. And he spoke to me about a painting.
(Contestant 1
Buzzes)
Host:
Interjection.
Roger: He, he
told me about that. He was at my place later.
Host: 5 points
for one-upmanship.
(Contestant 2
Buzzes)
Host: Follow up
interjection.
Nathan: Ahh,
it's funny you mention that because I remember back in '68 in London and
Brett said to me that...
(Contestant 1
Buzzes)
Roger:
Objection. Gratuitous anecdote. Everyone knew Brett back in '68.
(Applause)
(Cut to next round).
Host: Next it's
time for fast clichés. Your time starts... now.
Roger: (pause)
National treasure.
Nathan: Um
brilliant genius.
Roger: Tortured
genius.
Nathan: Master
of nuance.
Roger: Entire
life a work of art.
Nathan: Oooooh.
(Cut to next round.
Both contestants are facing each other while straddling a pole over a pool,
armed with pillows).
Nathan: I
organised his first exhibition (hits Roger contestant with pillow).
Roger: I had
dinner with him and Philip Adams (hits Nathan contestant with pillow).
Nathan: I
borrowed his lawn mower (hits Roger contestant with pillow).
Voiceover (Jane): Who
Knew Brett Best. Tonight of ABC TV. Actually I met him once you know, it was
at the opening of the Sydney Contemporary Art Gallery...
