Life's been a cabaret for Elaine Stritch
Elaine Stritch sat in her usual place on the tiny raised stage at the Café Carlyle, the pricey 100-seat cabaret/supperclub in the hotel where the actress has lived for more than a decade. Nearby, right where he has hovered for years, was her supportive pianist Rob Bowman. She wore pretty much what she always has -- her trademark white shirt over sheer black hose exposing the skinniest legs this side of the avi…