Adam Sandler to The Bonfire of the Vanities in 7 Steps
- Adam Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York
- Brooklyn, New York is the birthplace of Harry Nilsson
- Harry Nilsson wrote The Tree
- The Tree was arranged by George Tipton
- George Tipton was nominated for an Oscar for the music he composed for the film Phantom of the Paradise
- Phantom of the Paradise was written and directed by Brian De Palma
- Brian De Palma directed The Bonfire of the Vanities