doorman
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My doorman pulled me to the side — he just said, ‘Hey,’ and pointed to his heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
In the lyrics, the star namechecks her then-roommate Martin Burgoyne, the club's doorman Haoui Montaug, and actress Debi Mazar, one of Madonna's oldest friends, who she first met at the club.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
James Babson, a longtime doorman at the Hotel Cafe, said its staff and attendees alike have always been reverent toward performers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
Luke Timm, the doorman at Common Country—known to his TikTok following as simply “hot bouncer”—said his experience hasn’t felt political.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
The dejected doorman blew his nose loudly in a Westing Man-Sized Hankie.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
Uniformed doormen greet guests at the entrance, while chandeliers, fireplaces and classic architectural details reinforce the hotel’s historic character.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Many doormen can’t afford to live in the city and pay high gas prices to commute, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The comedian’s new building also offers a wide variety of amenities for its residents, including 24-hour doormen and concierge service, a gym, play areas, and proximity to some of Manhattan’s most sought-after tourist attractions.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026
Others are frequenting pricey stores such as Ralph Lauren, where doormen hand out hot chocolate and a cashmere-silk necktie sells for $250.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
All doormen, for example, and all policemen have by now, for me, become exactly the same, and my style with them is designed simply to intimidate them before they can intimidate me.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
