Hello, Patti? It me, Ethel.
Yeah, that's right. Ethel F*CKin' Merman
Listen, PJ told me it was your 59th. You look a lot better at 59 than SOME people. Hell, than MOST people. As we sing in the show, "You either have it or you've had it."
Well, listen, sister, as far as this old Rose is concerned, I've had it and now you've GOT it, so have fun sprrrrrrrrrreadin' it around!
Happy birthday from one old Broadway broad to another. You're the last of the big belters!
Give my love to all the gang at BroadwayWorld. Well, with a few notable exceptions.
Luv ya kiddo, Ethel.