doorman
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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
“My doorman saw me there, and he said, ‘Father David…?’ ” says Sedaris.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
I kind of walked through the crowd and into the building, and I said to the doorman, “What’s all that about?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
“Later, he covered her rent and furnished her apartment in a doorman building in the West Village.”
From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2025
The doorman was a good whistler, thanks to his chipped front tooth.
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
Hotel housekeepers won a contract this week that will have them earning six figures in coming years, joining the city’s commuter train workers, doormen and nurses in notching gains this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 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
These women lived in neighborhoods of swank brownstones and exclusive apartment houses, with doormen dressed like admirals.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
