Cruise often referred to Kidman as Nic in interviews at the time. On one hand the genre prescribed to a story doesn't matter much, and is merely an attached label by which the work can be advertised. Ziegler with the prostitute at his party—he's almost 40 years older than her. The name Nathan also links to the Rothschild family; there were several Nathan Rothschilds over several generations, including Nathaniel de Rothschild, Lionel Nathan de Rothschild, and Nathan Mayer Rothschild—who was once the wealthiest man on earth. It all sounds similar to what Bill experiences at the secret mansion party; before going there he asks Nick, "What's the big mystery?
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