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Published September 15, 2009 The Door Report
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 Ever since the Jane Ballroom opened
a couple months back, it has shot its way to the top of the scene, and the scene outside has been just
as interesting as the one inside. But a spot is only as good as its door—or the professional blocking
it. Hence The Door Report, an inside guide to the gatekeepers of New York's most exclusive
spots.The Door: The Jane Ballroom Name: Lyz Shift: Tuesday and Thursday Rejection Rate: 85% QUICK STATS Age: 29 Height: 5'10" Weight: 125 Uniform: I wear the same thing every time: shorts, blazer, boots, crusty T-shirt. Hometown: Rockaway, NJ Former Training: Tribeca Grand, Cabanas at the Maritime Favorite Book: Where the Red Fern Grows and The Brothers Karamazov Fuel: Iced coffee with Splenda Door Idols: None provided [note: long "ummm" response given to this question]. THE FACTS Door Philosophy (the big three): You have to be awesome, cool or really funny. If You're Not Awesome: If there is someone really weird, I'll be like: yeah, go ahead. There are some really weird, like, ones I just like to let in... Admitted Weakness: I have a special affinity for cheesy hot New Jersey–type girls, sometimes. Also, grandma and grandpa types that come out. Effective Girl/Guy Ratio: 3:2 Style Advice: Don't wear your 9-5 outfit, like a banker suit. And no flip-flops. But it's not necessarily how you are dressed that will get you in. Longest Wait-Time: All night. No one has ever gotten in by waiting. Ever. Number of Times Same Person Rejected in One Night: 6 Worst Observed Door Strategy: This one guy grabs his black AMEX, shoves it in my face and says: "Look what I have, look at this! What the f*$k does it take to get in here? I direct movies like Bobby." Most Recent/Pathetic Bribe: $40 dollars and a free dinner at Pastis Worst Line to Use: "Do you know how much money I'm going to spend in here?" Also, "I direct movies like Bobby." Even Worse: "I'm friends with Lyz." |
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