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# BAR PERSON PROFILE: Michael David @Legends
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/bar-person-profile-michael-david-legends/
- Published: 2017-11-26T10:17:09.000Z
- Updated: 2017-11-26T10:20:36.000Z
- Description: The first person many LGBT+ folk meet when they arrive in the city is the bar person at their local LGBT+ venue. These gatekeepers to the community provide an important role both befriending and signposting new arrivals to the city. Gscene finds out a bit more about them and what makes them special.
- Author: Besi
- Tags: In The South, News, Out & About, Legends, Madonna

## The first person many LGBT+ folk meet when they arrive in the city is the bar person at their local LGBT+ venue. These gatekeepers to the community provide an important role both befriending and signposting new arrivals to the city. Gscene finds out a bit more about them and what makes them special.

**![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web-600-88.jpg)** **Where do you come from?**

*Well I’m half English half Arabic so spent the early part of my life in Baghdad. Since then I’ve cruised round Manchester and Brighton.*

**What brought you to Brighton?**

*I heard Madonna lived here.*

**How long have your worked at Legends?**

*On and off for 132 years now.*

**Oddest thing you’ve been asked behind the bar?**

Why is Madonna playing again. And that’s from my colleagues

**What’s the worst kind of punter?** 

**Homophobic, indecisive, racist and those who don’t like Madonna are the worst punters.*

**What do you do when it’s quiet in the bar?**

*Clean. If there’s time to lean, there’s time to clean. I’m often found on my knees scrubbing. I find it very therapeutic.*

Do you know the difference between Ale and Beer?

*Ale and beer, its to do with the fermenting process isn’t it? Have a lager it’s just easier.*

Can you pull a pint?

*Yes. Best in town. I mean Kemptown….maybe.*

**Do you prefer to be shaken or stirred?**

*Stirred all the way babes.*

**Whats your favourite tipple?**

*Champagne, followed by a few G&Ts with fever free tonic.*

What makes you roll your eyes?

*Stupid people. And those who don’t like Madonna.*

Are those really your photos on Grindr?

*I’ve been with my Andy for years so not on it.*

What makes a perfect barman/girl?

*Somebody friendly, proactive and hard-working.*

**Where do you like to go out when you’re not working?**

When I’m not propping up the bar at Legends it’s the other Kemptown Bars or the nice straight bars.

**Tell us a secret about yourself.**

*I’m straight.*

**Your Favourite Book?**

*Anything based on a true story.*

**Your favourite artists?** 

**Madonna, Cher, George Michael, Whitney.. basically all the gay icons.*

**What’s your nickname behind the bar?**

*Baaaaaaaabes.*

**What gets you swinging your hips?**

*DJ Claire’s Disney treats on a Wednesday night at Legends. It’s a blast, everyone should come!*