“Would Elton John like his coat back after taping?” Teddy returned smoothly. “No, not at all. This was a gift.” In a stage whisper: “He’s a fan.” “Did you know he composed a Broadway original called Lestat, which closed after a mere thirty-nine days?” “Did you know his birth name was Reginald Dwight? Elton and John were the names of two of his bandmates.” Zola made a disgusted noise from the third podium. “Get a room.” She sputtered. “What? Ew. Teddy? Ha! Never.”
