My guess is that Jason Lee is in a band or something and wants to get back in time for a gig. So while he's a respect fan (he likes to pay respects/give people the respect they deserve), he's also in a hurry to get back. Typically people will do a sound check before a performance to make sure their music is good as it should be throughout the performance venue.
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