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The porter in LA

posted 10 years ago by ilahilda
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He was a funny and interesting character. That was cute how he befriended Faye and the band.

[–] rome_adventure 10 years ago

Yes, he was terrific. He just about stole every scene he was in!

[–] strntz 10 years ago

He just about stole every scene he was in!

And he did so without being over the top. Great casting choice.

It is bad to drink Jobus rum. Very bad.

[–] skiesblueandblack 10 years ago

Totally agree, he was charming in every scene he was in. This movie was so well casted! It's been repeating lately on HBO, and I had forgotten how much I adored this sweet little movie. And anything Tom Hanks touches seems to turn into something magical, doesn't it? I mean really! Look at Castaway alone- sounds like the most boring premise, yet it's a great movie.

[–] PowergirlsMom 8 years ago

I have loved him since Bosom Buddies. When he did Big I was sure he was the real thing, and boy, was and is he.

[–] TheBoz 10 years ago

Yea. Lamar was a perfect example of what courtesy and customer service use to be, in the US and elsewhere. Going above and beyond the call of duty. Now its so much of they do you a favor if they give you a minute of their time.

[–] coolman13355 8 years ago

"Get in the cab. GET IN THE CAB!"

[–] dlg-2 9 years ago

Bell Captain.

[–] brinsonmh 9 years ago

I liked how he described it as "my hotel." That's a pro!

[–] bsantosu (158) 4 years ago

I use to see bell captains turning away taxis from the cue because they were too shabby. Imagine that.