The prospect of Robert Dinero and Bruce Springsteen both getting lifetime achievement recognition during the December 6 event in DC should make the Kennedy Center Honors entertaining.  The Boss and the Crime Boss both issued yadayada statements of appreciation so yawn inducing we won't print them here.  But, come event night, the presence of Mel Brooks, also being honored along with jazz great Dave Brubeck, is bound to get them off script.
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