TAMARA at Rockwood and Maro is the bartender I talk to when I'm surrounded by pretenders - she also
babysat drinks for me while I waited for friends who couldn't get into the club ... a ten in every way
In the Friday chaos that is Shmooze in downtown Toronto, WILL gives me extra effort, extra value, and
flaming $5 bills on his head - he's a teacher and a gentleman
ADRIENNE at This Is London looks after me with the class and maturity of someone who is a total success
in the private sector ... which she is, and a Jack Daniel's lover to boot
Everyone at Wide Open, the closest thing I have to a regular bar: GILLIAN always remembers my drink and my name, KIM's smile is both bright and genuine, and MIKE owns the joint
JAY and MIKE from the old (and new) My Apartment nightclubs in Toronto and Mississauga respectively -
Jay is a true gentleman at the door, and Mike is rock solid behind the bar
Event host MARK HOLLAND of KleenMedia who, along with his business partner Sergio, hosts parties around
the city, keeps Joe in the loop and keeps him entertained when he attends
To MARTIN over at Devil's Martini for taking care of me on the busiest of nights, even though the first time he
met me he thought I was Nick Cannon
Waitresses COLLEEN, CHELSEA, MARGIE and CHRISTIE at Montana's in Fort McMurray, Alberta for keeping
me fed and entertained during my stay no matter the hour or the company
The CFL CHEER TEAMS - 2003 editions - from Winnipeg, Ottawa, Edmonton and Toronto who were extra
sweet to me while I was shooting for POV - props to Argo cheerleaders Lauren, Denika, Jorie and
"Mushroom" for unknowingly giving me some huge laughs on a flight back from Regina. SK
Bartender MIKE at Tonic, who treats me to more shots than I know what to do with whenever I visit ... super
great guy
Bar staffer TINA from the old Helium, who remembered exactly who I was a full year between visits and
NICOLE, who graced the crew with her hospitality ... she turns __ in March and I'm not buying it
TANYA by the taps and KARLA on the floor of now defunct Indian Motorcycle, who battled through some of
the country's biggest posers to still take care of me with a smile
Staffers ERIN, RACHEL and KIM at Coco's in Grand Bend, Ontario for making it hot when I would come
to town
My man ESMOND at the late great lounge The Living Room for setting my friend straight about men who
drink Rev in public places
Courthouse bar staff CINDY, TONIA, LAURA and LISA for always giving me refuge when I don't want to
shmooze with the "beautiful people" ... you four are the good-looking ones
The girls working the weekend and holiday night shift at the CLIFTON HILL BURGER KING in Niagara Falls,
Ontario for putting up with a lot of nonsense from goofy drunk customers, but still manage not to spit in my
Whopper in anger
Doorman TONY at the old Joker, who for many years had the good word for me and always got my night
started right ... good luck in your new career ventures brother
JANNA at Fluid who was always prompt with my drinks even when walking through that gauntlet of men
between me and the bar to get 'em ... hope your son is doing super well
To EMMA, VICTORIA and SAMANTHA for hooking me up ;-) at the Beaches Cinema for a full year
