mr. newman, mr. newman.atted with all of the glitterati attending the event, but not with the man himself. now, have you been avoiding me, mr. newman? >> victor: now, why would i avoid you, hilary? i've just been showing the guests to their seats. >> hilary: hear that? now that's the personal touch. mr. newman -- he knows how to make everyone in the room feel like a star. i'm willing to bet that that's gonna result in a little more donations, huh, for the research center? >> victor: and you know more donations, more research. that means we're coming closer to a cure. >> hilary: now, i'm sure that you're eager to see your wife take the stage, but how are you feeling tonight? excited? nervous? >> victor: well, i have to say something about the performance. um... >> hilary: an exclusive. we are all ears. >> victor: yeah. things didn't go quite as i had expected. [ cellphone chimes ] excuse me. >> hilary: victor newman really knows how to build up anticipation, now doesn't he? >> victor: excuse me. we have to co