He moved to New York City in 1981 and stumbled upon his now - famous ruse in 1983 when he and another man were attempting to gain entry into Studio 54 .
Hampton was born in Buffalo , New York and was the eldest son of an attorney .
son moved to New York City in 1981 and stumbled upon son 's now - famous ruse in 1983 when he and another man were attempting to gain entry into Studio 54 .
Hampton was born in Buffalo , New York and was the eldest son of an attorney .