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"a Stage Door Johnny" "a Stage Door Johnny".What does this mean?Is it used for describing someone that always likes to pay a visit to the actress in the dressing room after the play is over?

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"Johnny" can be a generic name for a guy. (also in "Johnny-come-lately"=a newcomer) A "Stage Door Johnny" was a gentlemen who waited at the stage door of a theatre for the actress to come out, so he could meet her. Sometimes the actresses would take their time - or leave by the front door! - so these men would be waiting for a long time! A modern version could be a "fanboy".

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