Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 572

ISSUE #572
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ABOUT BIKTARVY
BIKTARVY may cause serious side
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Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV)
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Those in the “Most Important Information
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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
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Christian
The Heart at the Door of The Monster
back to school, and this job gave
me the stability I needed.” Nearly 10
years later, that energy has turned
into purpose.
A proud Bronx native, Christian has
balanced his work at the Monster with
education and family responsibility.
Having earned both his Associate’s
and Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal
Justice and now studying plumbing at
trade school, he continues to evolve.
Off the clock, he’s a caregiver for his
parents, a self-taught tailor, and a
car enthusiast. “Finding peace and
being grateful has been my theme,”
he reflects. “Life is a gift, and you
usually get back what you put out
into the world.”
For nearly a decade, Christian has
been the welcoming face standing
watch at the doors of the Monster,
one of New York City’s most
legendary LGBTQ+ establishments.
To many, he’s more than just security
— he’s a guardian of stories, laughter
and the sense of family that lives
within the walls of this iconic bar.
With calm strength and a ready
smile, Christian embodies the
perfect blend of professionalism
and compassion. His journey began
almost by fate — when a close friend,
Eddie, encouraged him to join the
team. “The world has a strange
way of aligning its energy with your
frequency,” he says. “I wanted to go
At the door, Christian has seen it
all — the first-time visitors nervous
but hopeful, the longtime patrons
filled with memories, and the everchanging
mosaic of New York
nightlife.
“The Monster calls people of all
ages and backgrounds,” he says.
“Some share stories about meeting
their partners here. Others come to
reconnect with old friends. Every
night, I learn something new about
the community.” But Christian’s
presence extends beyond checking
IDs. “I do guard the door,” he laughs,
“but there are a few hearts I guard
as well.” Regulars will tell you it’s
true — his quiet sense of security and
kindness has become a cornerstone
of comfort for countless guests.

Even moments of
chaos can turn
into humor under
his watch. He
recalls breaking
up an argument
between two
strangers that
ended in laughter
and friendship
by the end of the
night. “It showed
me there’s more
good in us than we
think.”
When asked if
people flirt with
him, he smiles
modestly. “Yes,
it happens,” he
admits, “but what
means the most is
when people get
to know me as a
person.”
As the Monster
prepares for
another season
of gratitude,
community and
celebration,
Christian stands
exactly where he’s
meant to be — at
the heart of it all.
And with that, the
man who guards
both the door and
the soul of one
of New York’s
most beloved
institutions
reminds us
all what true
hospitality looks
like — strong,
kind and quietly
extraordinary.
INTERVIEW >>>
Christian, tell us a little
about yourself?
I guess I’ll start with the
obvious, I’ve been working
security for over a decade
now. A majority of that time
has been at the Monster.
During my time here, I was
able to obtain both my
Associates and Bachelor’s
Degree in Criminal Justice. I
was able to successfully use
my education for a brief time
working for the Administration
for Children Services. I’m
now continuing my studies
at a trade school, where I’m
studying plumbing. Aside
from working at the Monster,
I’m also a caregiver to my
parents. At this day and age,
I have been trying to make
everything come together.
Finding peace and being
grateful has been the theme,
and I’m truly invested in it. I
always smile, because slowly
I’ve learned life is a gift and
you usually get back what you
put out into the world.
What’s your favorite part
about working the door at a
gay bar?
My favorite part of working the
door would be the diversity
of the people I interact with.
The rich legacy of the bar
calls people of all ages and
backgrounds. I enjoy meeting
those that have stories
about the bar’s inception,
to how couples met at this
establishment, and those that
chose the Monster as their first
place to visit after coming out.
Something I also enjoy is the
creativity I have seen walking
through our doors. Some
customers are very creative
and their stories of inspiration
explain more about them than
their wonderful attire does.
I’m always learning something
new about the community,
from the history to the current
social climate. But overall,
my favorite aspect of working
at the Monster is seeing the
family of patrons that call the
Monster home.
How did you end up working
here — accident or destiny?
I would say it was somewhat
destiny. The world has a
strange way of aligning its
energy with your frequency.
I began working here after a
beloved friend of mine, Eddie
(RIP), told me they were
looking to hire another security
guard to complete the team at
the time. It was great timing
for me, because I wanted to
return to school and I also
wanted a steady schedule
while doing so. Having him
and another industry referral
from the community did
help me land a job at the
Monster, and I appreciate both
Eddie and David for being
the catalyst that made that
possible for me.
You give a presence at the
door to the patrons, that you
want to be there and that
you enjoy your work. How
long have you been working
at The Monster?
I’ve been working at the
Monster since late 2015.
Almost a decade now. I’ve
seen quite a few changes,
but at its core, the Monster
still prides itself on providing
a comforting and welcoming
environment to all its guests. I
always make sure that begins
with me when I’m stationed at
the door.

Usually, I’m the first person
customers interact with
when entering, and that
introduction can set the tone
for a person. As an authority
figure of this establishment,
I want to make sure our
guests feel both welcomed
and secure.
So, do you guard the
door… or everyone’s
hearts too?
I pride myself on being as
professional as possible, but
that pride becomes more
profound when I know I
have a deep impact on our
guests. To be told that my
presence adds a sense of
security and that everything
feels OK when I’m around
adds meaning to my work.
In some sense, I do guard
the door, but there a few
hearts I guard as well. I’ve
developed connections with
so many guests here, where
I guard their heart just as
strongly as I guard the door.
What’s the funniest thing
you’ve ever had to break
up?
The funniest conflict I had
to break up was one war
of words between two
customers. The two didn’t
know one another and got
into a verbal dispute. I was
called along with another
security member to break
them up, and once I was
able to speak to them, I
tried my best to mediate
the tension. Although they
apologized to one another
to keep the peace, the funny
part was that by the time
we ended our night, they
became friends and were
laughing together. That
to me was funny but also
showed we have more good
within us.
Do people flirt with you as
much as I think they do?
Simple answer? Yes. I am
hit on, and I’m always very
flattered when I am, but
those who have gotten to
know me over time have
valued me as a person, and
that means a lot to me.
When you’re not working
security, what do you do
for fun?
I love spending time with
my family. I try my best to
always budget my time
to be available for them.
I also take some time out
to alter and sew clothes
for me, as well as my
family. I also have a love
affair with my vehicle. I’m
always performing cosmetic
enhancements to it and
educating myself on how to
be a safer driver. Overall,
when I have free time, I
always try to make sure it’s
meaningful, even if I’m just
having a lazy day.
Does standing at the door
give you a better view of
people’s masks or their
true selves?
I’d say you see a
combination of both. Some
people are more authentic
than others. Some don’t
hold anything back and are
an open book, while others
have a shadowy side to
them. But something I have
experienced is that once
people feel comfortable over
time, they tend to embrace
you even if there isn’t much
communication. There’s
a rapport you build out of
respect.
Be honest — how many
fake IDs do you spot in a
night?
Oh, my, I have lost count.
I have spotted many. If I’m
not at the door, I’m called to
verify, and ultimately left to
decline their entry if a valid
form of ID can’t be shown.
We have a lot of young
adults who try to convince
me they won’t drink, but I
just have to inform them the
legal issues and the liability
that falls on the bar.
You will be the face of this
year’s Thanksgiving issue
of Get Out! mag, Anything
else you would like to
add?
I’m really grateful that
I’m being featured in this
month’s magazine. I wanted
to thank you, Mike & Eileen
from Get Out and Jeff from
Wilsonmodels and everyone
at the Monster, including
Dan and Charlie. For this
month’s issue, I’m wishing
everyone blessings and a
peaceful heart.

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