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"I survived 90 years. I can survive another half-hour," Byrne said. "I think I did come out of this pretty well. I hope to have another similar dinner 10 years from now, and you're all invited."
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Byrne told a few self-deprecating jokes before a birthday cake was brought out to jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli's rendition of "Happy Days Are Here Again."
