The Lowdown’s on now. I’m in it. For some reason, I’m not a character; I’m not named something else. I’m me. Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, when he’s getting dragged out of Mercury Lounge in Episode 5, he calls me “Fish.” My name.
I wonder why?
I’ve been a Bouncer for almost 37 years now. 1988 was a long time ago, but it’s as vivid in my thoughts now as it was then. I’ve been at this shit a long time.
Bouncer. Capitalize that word when you are talking about me or any other tooth-breaking, hardcore, soft-speaking goon. Bring us some hot coffee on cold nights, because we are the people who will shield you, try to keep you from getting arrested, give you a shoulder to hold you up, open our arms so you can part with your tragedies, and give you our word that you’ll get home intact.
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Why would that make any difference to TV people? I would not try to fathom reasons, save for one fact about what I do: I protect people.
If there’s a real reason for my role in that show, it’s probably the same as why I’ve gotten any other bouncing gig I’ve ever had: There are very few of us left.
The Bouncer.
Respect what the fuck that it is. We are dying off. The G’s are all gone. I’m what’s left.