LAUGH LINES

She’s Baaaaack: Tonya Harding donned her ice skates and competed again this week after five years. “Asked why she is returning to competition after such a long layoff, Tonya said she just felt like taking another whack at it.” (Alex Kaseberg)

Help Not Wanted?: “In a stunning interview . . . Al Gore said he may tell Bill Clinton to just stay away from his campaign. You know, if he wants Clinton to keep his distance, don’t tell him, marry him.” (Jay Leno)

Geezer Rock: “After 25 years, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young will reunite for a tour. Actually to comply with truth-in-advertising laws, they had to change their name to ‘Crosby, Stills, Nash and Really, Really Old.’ ” (Kaseberg)

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The Essential

David Letterman

Top Pickup Lines Most

Frequently Used

on Miss America

10. “Small world. You’re Miss America, and I’m Arby’s employee of the month.”

8. “How would you like to be the next Mrs. Trump?”

7. “How would you like to be the next ex-Mrs. Trump?”

3. “I like to wear gowns and tiaras, too.”

1. “Wanna see my Bert Parks tattoo?”

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