Katie Holmes SPEAKS!!!! [VIDEO]

KATIE HOLMES SPOKE TO US!!! KATIE HOLMES SPOKE TO US!!! KATIE HOLMES SPOKE TO US!!! KATIE HOLMES SPOKE TO US!!!

Yes, it's true ... last night outside the NoMad Hotel in New York City, our photog asked Katie how dinner was and she said, "Great, thank you." It's not much, but it's the first time Katie has talked on camera since her split from Tom Cruise. It counts, right?

The video is also interesting because Katie walked out with no security and no car waiting for her -- she hopped in a cab instead.