Influences: Call them inspirations for Elaine Stritch

Actress and singer Elaine Stritch, who'll be performing Sondheim classics at Disney Hall on Saturday, counts Bette Davis and John Gielgud among the most stirring of performers.

While getting started for her debut in Culture Monster's Influences column, brassy Broadway veteran Elaine Stritch, 87, wanted to make one thing clear: She's never been influenced by anyone.

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