On the passing of Elaine Kaufman: No writer ever went hungry while Elaine was in business. If she knew someone was having a rough time, she would send a check to the table that just said 'Tip the waiter.'

On the passing of Elaine Kaufman: No writer ever went hungry while Elaine was in business. If she knew someone was having a rough time, she would send a check to the table that just said 'Tip the waiter.'