![]() Viramontes: As much as my early memories would seem bad to most people, they always turned out good, because I learn from every experience. S-R: Do any early career memories – good or bad – stick out? ![]() That’s everything you need to know.” I thought they were full of crap, but I’ve seen “Road House” a million times, and the funny thing is, (Swayze character) Dalton’s whole outlook on running security for bars is to first be nice, then take it outside and be nice some more. Viramontes: They said, “Watch ‘Road House’ with Patrick Swayze. S-R: Did anyone explain the proper way to do that job? That’s when I started taking life a little more seriously and got into full-time bar security. Viramontes: I was 23, working at Hot Topic (clothing store) and partying all the time when my daughter was born. (laugh) First a stepson, and then my daughter. S-R: Was there a moment or event that changed the direction of your life? Viramontes: No, but when I’m not busy working security at the House of Charity, I give free haircuts to guys who have job interviews or just want to get cleaned up and feel good. S-R: Did you get any college or vocational training? Viramontes: I remember it being a big focus in high school – “What do you want to be?” But I was like, “I just want to enjoy life.” I didn’t really think about what my career would be. S-R: Were you thinking ahead to a career? Viramontes: All I wanted to do in high school was skateboard and play music. S-R: Did you have a favorite class or activity? Viramontes: Washing dishes at KFC when I was 16. “Now I’m 6-3 and 365,” the 34-year-old said.ĭuring a recent interview, Viramontes discussed black eyes, button-up shirts and “bro’ row.” All the high schools wanted me to play football for them, but I was never into team sports. “Back then, I was about 6-foot-2 and 280. Viramontes’ size played more than a small role. “From that point on, I’ve been doing security gigs.” “The venue owner needed someone to run the door and monitor the mosh pit and asked me to help make sure everyone was safe. “I was 17 when I went to a punk rock show where a buddy was playing,” he recalled. “I was shoved into mine,” jokes full-time security guard and part-time bar bouncer Anthony Viramontes.
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