The Year That Was

James Caan’s disparaging remarks regarding Bette Midler--”Bette Midler is very stupid. She’s not a bad person, but stupid in terms of gray matter. I mean I like her, but I like my dog too”--demonstrate a clear lack of class and character.

His selection of friends (Ronald A. Lorenzo) would seem to bear this out. Or perhaps he’s jealous that her stellar career has so overshadowed his.

N. D. LAUER

Long Beach