Billy Einhorn

Billy is Artie's childhood best friend. He has also known Bananas for many years and had given her that nickname. Billy is now a famous Hollywood movie director, and he is involved in a romantic relationship with Corrinna. At Bunny's urging, Artie gets Billy to help him revive his career as a movie songwriter, but that fails. When Corrinna dies, Billy convinces Bunny to go to Australia, leaving Artie alone with Bananas.

Bunny Flingus

Bunny is Artie's girlfriend and downstairs neighbor. Thirty-nine years old, she is an amazing cook and supportive of Artie's musical ambitions. Once Bananas is out of the way, she plans on marrying Artie and moving to California with him. She tries to control Artie's life and takes every opportunity to express her jealousy of Bananas. Yet at the first chance she gets—Billy's offer to move to Australia—she dumps Artie for a...