Mister D: I was also given a little tid-bette from someone who was a guest at the party. Nathan Lane requested that Bette sing “Laughing Matters” which she attempted, but she forgot the lyrics…from what I heard it was hysterical. Only to be a fly!
Rush and Malloy
New York Daily News
Feb 9, 2006
Nathan Lane’s friends sang for their supper at his 50th-birthday bash Monday at the Rainbow Room. Matthew Broderick dedicated “Sonny Boy” to his “Odd Couple” spouse. Mario Cantone, channeling Judy Garland, called Lane a naughty Munchkin and told him to “Get Happy.” Also on hand were Elaine Stritch, Bette Midler, Patti LuPone, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Jessica Parker, erence McNally and Olivia D’Abo …
