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Can anyone recommend a good, reasonably cheap rental place in NYC for a tuxedo? (This is for a photo shoot. Also, is it possible to rent a top hat?)

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I just had my yearly checkup; apart from the usual mild headaches involved with being overweight (stiffness in joints, etc.- I'm taking sam-e for that, with good results), things look good overall. It was good to see my doctor for the first time in a few years- he's like a more elven version of Stephen Sondheim, and very chipper. One mild health complication: a few weeks ago, when the sidewalks were coated with ice, I slipped, and managed to arrest my fall badly with my right hand; in the process, I injured my right wrist. Dr. McMeeking feels that this may be a hairline fracture; I'm getting an X-ray taken tomorrow morning to verify/disprove this. Until then, activities such as sketching, tamborine practice, and most (but not all) forms of exercise are somewhat impeded; nonetheless, it's good to know that there are still a few miles left on the warranty.