Bars Quote by W. Earl Brown
“I was a bouncer when I was in DePaul in Chicago at the theater school. I threw drunks out of bars - unless I had a play running that weekend. But I only had two actual fights. Some were like out of old Westerns.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2010
He recounts his brief stint as a bouncer, noting only a few fights, some reminiscent of old Western movies.
In simple terms: He was a bouncer with few fights, some like old Western scenes.
Key Takeaway
Even intense jobs can have surprisingly calm moments.
Themes
career
conflict
humor
Mood
amusing
reflective
Type
personal
anecdotal
When to use this quote
- nightclub security
- handling intoxicated patrons
- learning de-escalation
- writing anecdotes
Key Concepts
hospitality
security work
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How did those experiences influence your acting?
- What lessons did you learn about conflict resolution?
A Different Perspective
His story may romanticize the violence of the role.
