If I were the director/producer/writer, I would have left in plain view the half-empty bottle of JD and the shot glass that went along with it..........

lol!
Me (mid-interview, to cameraman): Are you getting this?We felt its inclusion might be a little too distracting.
Cameraman: Yeah. Of course.
Me: But you're pointing over there. Who's paying your bar tab?
Interviewee: Huh?
Me: Beer and cigarettes, baby, working for Jesus for beer and cigarettes.