In 1964, Nick chose to overlook that his wife no longer wanted to hire Lew Wasserman’s parking valets or the bartender who poured for Nancy Reagan, or perform any other social obligations. He instead chose that year to throw his biggest party ever—a “Black and White Ball” to celebrate the tenth anniversary of his marriage to Lenny. There would be no eleventh, as Mom would file for divorce before the end of the following year.
