Being the world’s first female-to-male transsexual porn star, almost everything he does is ground-breaking, history-making and eye-opening. Undaunted by the fact that, at first, most people really didn’t know how to take him; Buck got over on a lot of skeptics by sheer determination and having faith in himself.

On the outside, Buck is a strong, muscular, sexy, tattooed, cigar-smoking butch daddy. On the inside, he has a great sense of humor, as well as the courage to be wide-open. He is accessible and kind, faced with the inevitable curiosity. You get the impression that it’s not so much about gender for Buck anymore, but more about being a whole, complete person.

Ultimately, either you get Buck or you don’t. But it seems like more and more people are recognizing his work and accomplishments. In January, he won Transsexual Performer of the Year at the AVN Awards; porn’s version of the Oscars.

Producing films through his own company, Buck Angel Entertainment, he pushes the conventions of traditional porn in every way – by taking a staunch condom-only stand, and by avoiding gratuitous extremes or a sideshow mentality.

In his latest release, “Buckback Mountain,” filmed in panoramic high desert locations, there are gorgeous shots of sunrise skies and beautiful, authentic cowboy guitar music. Plus, the sex is pretty hot, complete with lots of foreplay and kissing. Needless to say – not your typical porno.

These days, Buck is on the road a lot. At clubs, Pride celebrations and special events all over the world – just recently on a whirlwind tour of Madrid, Amsterdam, London. It’s not surprising that global domination is the next destination on Buck’s amazing journey.

He will be speaking at the San Francisco Queer Arts Festival on June 21-22, and making appearances at the Good Vibrations festival booth. Go to www.queerculturalcenter.org for more information.

Good Vibrations: You’ve experienced some amazing success and progress this year – does it seem like a dream come true? What things have happened that mean the most to you?

Buck Angel: The main thing was winning the AVN award for Transsexual Performer of the Year. It was, of course, the first time an FTM performer has been nominated (as opposed to an MTF) and winning was truly amazing and historical. It really validates my efforts in the industry and shows that my efforts are being recognized. Now THAT was a dream come true.

I also got distribution in Europe with Shots Video and they are really great. I made a movie with the Japanese, and added Canadian distribution–all things that show I’m really “going global” which is great.
I also won “Circuit Party Performer of the Year” for my performance at The Black Party in NY. It cracks me up that I won over Toni Braxton and Gloria Gaynor!

And, things have taken off so much that I actually hired a manager to help me deal with traveling and setting up shows, performances, interviews and so on. He is doing a great job, and we are keeping each other busy!

GV: What’s the best thing about the experience of being an adult performer?

BA: Getting to work with a lot of wonderful people and show that safer sex can be hot sex. And that guys like me are sexy too! More broadly, I like to show the world that the penis does not make the man, and that there are other aspects of a person that make up their gender.

GV: And the most difficult thing?

BA: Probably all the travel. It isn’t as easy as it used to be and it can be very draining to do all those body cavity searches without getting paid. (Ha-ha; But really, travel is fun but tiring!)

GV: What’s your fanbase like these days? Are you attracting a straight audience or more attention from the LGBT side?

BA: My fan base is primarily gay men and women of all sorts, including straight women. Probably the smallest category is straight men. So, yes, lots of my fans are from the LGBT community. And a big thank you to all of you who ARE Buck Angel fans!

GV: I know you had a lot of trouble being accepted in the beginning, by industry and non-industry alike – what happened to cause that to change?

BA: I guess I stuck it out long enough for people to start taking me seriously. When I was new and unheard of, they thought it was a novelty and maybe something weird, or at least really different. But, like anything else, repeated exposure helps to normalize perspectives, and as I stayed in the industry and expanded my fan base–as more and more people heard of me and liked my work, well – that speaks for itself.

GV: You’re very open about being transgendered and have been very careful about not allowing yourself to be portrayed as a freak — do you think transgendered people still feel a huge amount of stigma or does there seem to be more acceptance happening gradually? Do you think it’s important for transgendered people to be open, in order to gain more acceptance?

BA: Well, contrary to what some people think, I do not consider myself a spokesperson for the transgendered community. I represent…myself: Buck Angel. I can’t really speak for anyone else.

For me it is important to be open, and in terms of, say, taking home a potential trick or partner, I DO think it is vital to be honest. As far as whether you need to “out” yourself at your job, or everywhere you go, I can’t really say. That is very personal. I believe if you are true to yourSELF, everything else will fall into place. I believe that I am not a transsexual anymore. I think of myself as a man. I am not transitioning.
GV: Do people treat you differently in Europe, Asia, etc. than they do here in the States?

BA: I have found that people seem more “ready” for me outside of the US. It has kind of been a struggle in the States to get people to accept me or take me seriously, but that isn’t a problem at all any place else I go. As a result I’ve been focusing a lot of my efforts in Europe and elsewhere around the world.

GV: You’re first big scene was for Titan Media, in “Cirque Noir.” How did that deal come about?

BA: That wasn’t actually my first scene (I’d done a couple of movies by then) but it was my first appearance in a gay movie by a major studio! They had seen my other work, and were familiar with me and thought it would be exciting and different to include me in one of their projects. Keith Webb (co-owner of Titan) and I had been discussing a project for a while. It just had to be the perfect one.
I liked the idea of it right away, and I have to say that Titan was amazing to work with. They are totally great people and very professional to work with. I think the finished product is really incredible. That movie has certainly gotten a lot of notice and a lot of press, in part, because I was in it. That’s what I call a win/win situation.

GV: Have any of the “mainstream” adult studios approached you with potential projects yet?

BA: I have had a number of discussions with a variety of studios. I DO like doing my own movies, but you might find me here and there. Stay tuned for more info!
I am doing a documentary on my porn career right now. I am also talking to a pretty well known director about doing a part in a mainstream film. I think I will be one of the fastest porn stars to make the transition from porn to mainstream.

GV: You’re into fetish and BDSM — do you see that becoming more acceptable?

BA: I HAVE seen it becoming WAY more acceptable than it used to be. Fashionable even! I do not think that BDSM activities have the same stigma that they used to have. More people understand that it is a consensual power exchange between partners, and I feel there is a lot less harsh or negative judgment about it than before.

GV: What would you be doing if you weren’t a porn star?
BA: I’d probably be doing what I was doing before I became a porn star: working in the industry behind the camera–producing and directing porn. Or, I’d be smoking cigars by the pool at my private paradise, at home in Mexico.

GV: Your latest release is “Buckback Mountain,” what can the audience expect from that title? Who’s in it, what’s the concept behind it and what was your favorite scene?

BA: Well, Buckback Mountain is a kind of takeoff of the namesake movie, of course. It was shot on location in the California desert and the movie is much more of a feature film than any of my other work. It has great production values, a musical score and an award winning editor; in short, it rocks!

I have really hot co-stars and it is an amazing movie that I feel really proud about. So, I don’t want to tell you the whole thing, because you need to see it for yourself! Don’t miss it! Feel free to check out http://buckbackmountain.com/ for more details.

GV: Do you have a favorite sex toy?
BA: I love to fuck and get fucked by dildos of all types, but there is nothing quite like a Hitachi Magic Wand for a great screaming orgasm! I am in talks, as we speak, about my own toy being made. I am so excited about it. I think everyone is going to love it.

GV: What other projects do you have pending?
BA: I did a movie with some Japanese folks and I expect that to lead to more work in Japan. I think I’ll be going there and doing some live sex shows too. My manager has all kinds of live shows, TV shows and other things lined up for me all over the world!

Stay posted to my website: buckangel.com and my blog: buckangel.com/blog/

After Europe, I’ll be heading back to NYC to do a couple of weeks performing at the amazing new club “The Box.”

For more of Buck Angel, visit transexual-man.com and buckangel.com

Beautiful lady or poisonous flower, Belladonna is a sex star of singular status and reputation—say her name and everyone in the adult world knows exactly who you’re talking about.

One of the “slicks” (8×10 photos) that she gives out to fans is a simple black & white photo of her in an old-fashioned cotton nightshirt with a toilet for a seat. Sitting with knees hugged up to her chest, her hair is characteristically short and she smiles a girlish, gap-toothed grin for the camera. The pose is far from porn star. But Bella radiates a strange, instinctual sexuality without even having to try.

The picture says a lot about her—that she is atypical, willing to break the porno rules, has a mind of her own and is keenly aware of her own unique style. Its seeming innocence is reminiscent of a time when Bella was a new, naïve girl and not the stronger woman she is today.

“A woman with the most incredible sexual abilities I’ve ever seen,” said director John Stagliano, in 2002, when he featured her in his classic fetish epic “The Fashionistas.” Shot in 16mm with a powerhouse cast, elaborate story line and sizzling BDSM sex scenes, the movie swept the 2003 AVN Awards and created a buzz that positioned Bella as a real up-and-comer.

In 2003, she was catapulted into the spotlight with an appearance on ABC’s “Primetime” news show, when she was questioned in an infamous interview with anchorwoman Diane Sawyer. Portrayed as a little girl lost in the hardcore underworld, the starlet tried to explain her conflicted emotions and extreme behavior. Sawyer ended up, at one point, in tears, and Bella ended up with a meteoric rise into the porn star galaxy.

Since then, she’s appeared in hundreds of titles including, “Service Animals 6 & 7,” “She-Male Domination Nation,” “Back 2 Evil,” “Jenna Loves Bella,” “Weapons of Ass Destruction,” and “Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge.” Bella’s fans eagerly consume her performances for directors like Nacho Vidal, Jules Jordan and Rocco Siffredi and clamor for more, always expecting her to push sexual boundaries.

“Evil Pink,” Bella’s 2003 directorial debut for Stagliano’s Evil Angel Productions established her as a producer with enough chops and originality to bring her unique style to the extreme gonzo arena. Best sellers directed by her include “Belladonna’s Fucking Girls,” “My Ass is Haunted,” “Cock Happy,” “Belladonna’s Butthole Whores,” “No Warning,” and the “Fetish Fanatic” series.

Her latest release for Evil Angel/Belladonna Productions, “iODiNE GiRL,” hit the streets on March 28 and features herself, Lexi Love, Marie Luv, Rebecca Linares and Regan Reese.

In this email interview for Good Vibrations, the star talks about her home life, being a mom, growing into her career, fetishes and the girls she loves to play with.

Good Vibrations: Are you really a stay-at-home type?
Belladonna: Yes I am a stay-at-home type. I don’t like to party or be seen at the hot spots. I do like going outdoors and doing things that benefit me mostly.

GV: I think a lot of people would like to know what you’re really like at home. Can you tell me about what you like to do when you aren’t working?
BD: I like to do yoga, Pilates, read about natural cures, gardening, cooking, singing, aquariums and being outside.

GV: What do you and Aiden (her domestic/business partner) do for fun?
BD: We like watching good movies, going to see exhibitions on the human body, visiting the aquariums and traveling.

GV: Is it hard to have a relationship when you’re both in the industry?
BD: Not with Aiden. I have never had so much support from one person in my entire life. He’s excited to see me work and cheers me on from the sidelines.

GV: When you first started in the business, a lot of people remember you from the Diane Sawyer interview and how you were portrayed as somewhat naive. What have you learned about yourself along the way, and at what point did you start to feel comfortable with your sexuality?
BD: I have learned to be more self-confident and how to believe in myself. I used to not believe that I was as good as I am, but I recognized it and made a pro-active effort to change that. I used to be embarrassed about that interview but now I’m thankful for it. I feel that people were able to relate to me and also realized that all porn stars are not the stereotype.

GV: Are you glad you stayed in the adult industry?
BD: Yes I am. I’m so happy that I’m in control of my career and that I own all my own product.

GV: What are some of the things that changed when you became a mom?
BD: I wouldn’t say I have changed sexually but I have more concerns. I want the best for my child and I know that it may not be an easy route for the both of us. I know that I am strong and that I will raise my child in an open-minded and liberal fashion, I can only hope she will attract other people who think in the same manner.

GV: You really love women and fetish, and your reputation for combining the two is hugely popular with fans—what do you do to make sure the scenes will be hot? Do you look for a certain kind of chemistry or do you and the other girls talk about what you’d like to do?
BD: I do look for a sexually explorative type of performer and I do talk to each and every person about what they like and what they do not like so that I can get the best out of them.

GV: Who are some of your favorite performers to work with and why?
BD: I like Claire Adams because she is so experienced and always knows how to tease me and how to play with me in just the right way. I have also learned a lot form Claire sexually. Claire has introduced me to a lot of fetish sex. I also like Lorelei Lee, because she is willing to push the limits with me and has such an eagerness for sex. I cannot forget about Charlotte Stokely – she is just so smart and open-minded and also knows how to turn me on without even trying. I have yet to have sex with her but I will soon. Oh, and last but not least, the sexy Spanish Rebecca Linares who I have also yet to have sex with; she is just so cute and the sound of her accent turns me on. I love her body and one thing that makes me love her is her beautiful nose.

GV: You have been in so many popular titles—“Fashionistas,” “Belladonna’s Fucking Girls,” “Weapons of Ass Destruction,” and on and on. Is there a scene or an incident from any of your titles that stands out in your mind as really hot? Really kinky? Really fun? Really twisted?
BD: The enema fetish scene with Lorelei Lee was pretty kinky. The water was colored and we were squirting it out of our butt holes. The puppy play fetish scene with Claire Adams was so much fun!! We wore butt plugs with puppy tails and masks and little mitts on our hands and we were barking and panting. You have to see it for yourself.

GV: Do you have a favorite fetish? Favorite sex toy?
BD: I love foot fetish a lot. I love putting my feet on my lovers’ face while we fuck. My favorite sex toy would be chrome butt plugs or the glass egg that you use to exercise your Kegel muscles.

GV: What makes you so adventurous?
BD: Willingness to try new things and not judge something before I try it myself.

GV: Tell us about the Deadly Nightshade project—it says that it’s a journey to your “dark side” which sounds pretty extreme.
BD: Well that site has not had any attention for the past year because we are too busy to play with it but we do plan on doing bizarre photo shoots of myself and others to add to it and maybe in the future make a coffee table book with the photos. Aiden really loves horror films and has introduced them to me, and I just so happen to love the idea of bizarre pictures.
Good Vibrations Interview with Belladonna, image from www.myspace.com/enterbelladonna

GV: Do you have pets?
BD: Yes, I have three betta fish.

GV: Do you like to go shopping? If so, what do you like to buy?
BD: I like to shop for organic food and cleaning products and I do my best to not buy new clothes since I do not feel that I need them.

GV: You have almost a cult following among lesbian fans. Do you hear from them and what do they tell you?
BD: That is wonderful!! I hear from some of my lesbian fans but not as much as I hear from my guy fans Maybe you can change that?

GV: You have several tattoos. Do they all mean something?
BD: No. There are only a few that have a meaning the rest are for visual stimulation.

GV: Do you have a favorite?
BD: I love my “Loyal” tattoo the most because it means the world to me. I always desired a relationship where loyalty was important and I have found that.

GV: You came from a pretty conservative background and became famous for pushing the limits of your sexuality. What advice would you give to women out there that are exploring their own sexuality and sexual alternatives?
BD: Do what makes you feel good and try new things so that you can keep finding your sexual self. Try not to give yourself boundaries.

Check out Belladonna at www.enterbelladonna.com or at her MySpace page, www.myspace.com/enterbelladonna.

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For every fifty girls at the Adult Entertainment Expo, held annually in Las Vegas, you might find one or two male performers signing for fans. With the exception of the GayVN section of the Expo, male performers on the straight side don’t get much attention – unless you’re Ron Jeremy, whose daily appearances attract long lines to the Metro Interactive booth. But at this year’s Expo, across the aisle from Metro, Kurt Lockwood was definitely holding his own. Casually perched on a chair in front of a giant blow-up for LA Vice, a movie he directed and starred in for SexZ Pictures, Lockwood is utterly confident in his role as a crown prince of porno. His image of the rocker bad-boy with a triple-X repertoire is portrayed in smoldering, sideway glances from behind his dark, Hollywood-style glasses and a knowing smile. His hair is unruly. Bare-chested under a vest and wearing a pair of worn-out jeans, his body is compact and cut, tattooed and tan. The sexual vibe coming off of him is definite and masculine; go a little deeper and you find a sense of emotional complexity.

One by one, both female and male fans ask for autographs and Lockwood knows the drill; leaning forward to talk to each fan, so that they can hear over the blaring techno music, posing for photos.

With over 400 titles to his credit, Lockwood has worked his way to recognition, first as a performer and, lately, as a director. He’s worked with the biggest names, including Belladonna in Evil Angel’s Manhandled and Cock Happy. Lockwood also appeared in Nina Hartley’s Guide to Younger Men and Older Women for Adam&Eve. At Vivid, Lockwood had a role in alt-master Eon McKai’s Neu Wave Hookers and also starred in Tristan Taormino’s Chemistry, a wildly popular flick that took the Best Gonzo Release at this year’s AVN Awards.

At SexZ, he’s honing his skills as a director and has produced a handful of releases, including his latest, Lords of Doggy-Style Town, which co-stars alt-darlings Presley Maddox, Charlotte Stokely and Riley Mason. His movies included original music composed and performed by Lockwood’s band, the Porn City Punks.

During a break from the action on the Expo floor, Lockwood sat and ate a sandwich – and talked to Good Vibrations about Elvis, hell and Henry David Thoreau.

Good Vibrations: In a previous interview you said you used to do Elvis impersonations for your family…
Kurt Lockwood: I did indeed…

GV: Have you always been a performer?
KL: Yes, in that I always craved the attention, always as a child. I’ve always loved expressing myself, be it in song – or later on, through other means. I just loved to sing when I was a kid and I really loved Elvis.

GV: It was because of your mom, right?
KL: My mom was a huge oldies fan – well, it wasn’t oldies for her. It was the music she grew up with. But I used to always hear the Everly Brothers, Righteous Brothers, all the brothers (laughing) – all the brother groups. And Peggy Lee. My mom loved all that 50s stuff, like “Leader of the Pack.” We had an old 8-track that had “Runaround Sue” on it… (lightly singing) “… Put your head on my shoulder…”

I learned all these old songs through this 8-track that she had, and then she had another one that was Elvis. I used to do Elvis impersonations to get the attention of the family, you know…

GV: Obviously, you’re very musically inclined. I was at the XFanz party [Kurt played the web site launch party in Hollywood with his band, accompanied by back-up singer/porn stars Sunny Lane and Nicki Hunter] and watched you put on a pretty rip-roaring set. Actually quite a contrast between his acoustic set Dave Navarro put on that night, compared to your full-blown rock…
KL: (Being facetious) You mean, when he opened for me?

GV: You came to LA to become a musician, so how did you end up in adult?
KL: You mean, what did you do to get in? I was touring as a guitar player with Dee Dee Ramone. Dee Dee died of a heroin overdose and I didn’t have a job anymore. We were just about to leave for Sweden. My girlfriend at the time was a dancer at Jumbo’s Clown Room, where Courtney Love danced in Hollywood. She (his girlfriend) got approached by the guy who was DJing, as a matter of fact. He was our weed dealer at the time. And he said, ‘I have some friends over at Fallen Angel – do you want to do a couple of scenes?’ We ended up working for them – we did a couple of scenes and ended up breaking up. I got a call a couple of weeks later and it was them, asking if we wanted to do another scene, and I said, ‘We’re not together anymore…’ And they said, ‘Well, what about you? Do you want to work?’ And I had already done a few scenes. I was already out there and I wasn’t seeing anybody, so I was like, ‘Yeah, sure. Why not?’ Then, the first year in the business, I made six-figures. That was 2002, I think, because this is my fifth year. So, here I am – 1200 scenes later, five years later, two AVN Awards so far…

GV: Do you see very much difference between the music industry and the adult industry?
KL: No. One’s mainstream and one’s not…

GV: That’s the obvious difference…
KL: But from that comes everything else that is different, you know what I mean?

GV: Do you think so?
KL: Well, if you’re asking the difference between a porn star and a rock star – the women are paid to fuck me in porn. They want to fuck the rock stars that they’re fans of, so… that’s one way it’s different. The money is a better for the artist, I guess, in the record business. But they’re both just as sleazy. They’re just as stab-you-in-the-back.

GV: You’ve been in the business for five years already. Are you thinking of staying in long term or are you hoping to use it as a stepping stone?
KL: Man, I’d love for it to be a stepping stone, but you’ve got to be a realist – if this is what I end up being – a director. I’ll probably perform for another couple of years. I want to have kids and I don’t want to be performing when I have kids. So, I’ll probably just perform for another couple of years and then I’ll just direct.

GV: If you had the opportunity to go back to being a professional musician, would you do that?
KL: Absolutely. Music has always been my first love. It’s totally my passion.

GV: When you confronted Stephen Baldwin, what was that like? You were at the Rainbow… did you get the impression that it was a set-up or did you kind of run into each other? [Lockwood debated religion with Baldwin in an episode of his short-lived reality show, “Brother Baldwin,” aired in March 2006.]
KL: They told me, go ahead – go have dinner. He was going to drop by so, I guess in that sense it was set-up. But we didn’t talk about what we were going to talk about before. We were just going to meet…

GV: Did you get the impression that Baldwin had any idea what he was talking about?
KL: Well, somewhere in there, he believes what he’s doing. But it seemed to me, that it just seemed an excuse to get on TV. I said to him, I challenged him and said, ‘If you’re interested in God and everything, then why are you here, talking to a porn star on the Sunset Strip, in Hollywood, instead of building a school in the Sudan or Kenya? Is it because it’s more glamorous to talk to me on Sunset Blvd? Because it makes for better TV?’ He couldn’t name the Ten Commandments. He couldn’t name the Seven Deadly Sins, and I just told him – we were having a discourse, and they were rolling their eyes and huffing and puffing. And I said, ‘You know what? Hold on – we can exchange ideas here without – we can disagree without being disagreeable.’ And I said, ‘You know, in my heaven, you guys are going to Hell for being intolerant.’ I asked him, ‘Do you think Jews are going to Hell?’ and he wouldn’t answer me. I said, ‘Do you think gays are going to Hell?’ and he wouldn’t answer me. So I said, ‘Well, that’s not following the teachings of Jesus as I read the Bible. What about the whole thing about being accepting of other people’s faiths, and live and let live?’

GV: Are you a religious person or spiritual?
KL: I’m a very spiritual person. I was raised Irish Catholic, but I’m not a practicing Catholic at all. I like the pageantry and the ritual grandeur of it all. But I think organized religion pretty much is an outdated concept. If it works for you, great. But when it gets to the point they’re using it to legislate laws, based on other people’s beliefs, then it’s going too far and getting a little scary.

GV: In terms of you being a director and performer, you’re not afraid to push limits. You had strap-on sex in “LA Vice” and you have a gay male fanbase…
KL: (Laughing) Is that who all these guys are coming up and asking for autographs?

GV: Well, the gay market is pretty under-served by straight male performers, many of whom are still unwilling to acknowledge they even have gay fans…
KL: Oh, I think they’re serving themselves just fine. I mean, are you speaking of “straight” fetish? That’s kind of an interesting fetish, isn’t it? That forbidden fruit kind of thing?

GV: Well, it’s roughly equivalent to a straight guy getting the hots for a lesbian, or even a straight girl that has a hot gay friend and fantasizes about being able to turn him. It seems like a natural fantasy for most people… when it comes to gay men, I think the mainstream industry ignores them, as well as ignoring the women’s market. How do you feel about that? Do you think that the rank-and-file of mainstream porn is really pretty vanilla and conservative?
KL: It’s an old boy network. They’ve survived the transition from video to DVD, but they’re not surviving from DVD to VOD. Women are becoming a much, much stronger force in the market share. When you take out the whole shame factor that the woman doesn’t have to go into the sleazy store with the guys in trench coats. When your sexual desires are only known between you and your credit card, it opens up a lot of markets, as far as women buying a lot more porn and the stigma is fading away. When I was a kid, the first time you saw a naked woman was in dad’s Playboy collection. Today, kids see naked women on the Internet at a much younger age. And it’s not just a naked woman – it’s every conceivable fetish that there is. From being with horses to piss, and everything else that you can see on the Internet for free at anytime. There are a lot less stigmas. It’s not as rigid as it was.

GV: Are you wanting to bring that into the work that you do?
KL: I think I’m more reflective of what’s already going on, rather than anything that I’m doing myself.

GV: What do you hear from the female fans?
KL: Go on my MySpace.

GV: Do they say what they like?
KL: They really gush. My female fans are very sweet. They write these really long fantasies about me and post them on their MySpace, sex fantasies they’ve had about me. They’re nice, very sweet and respectful. That market share – I write to them, when I reply, and tell them, ‘My industry doesn’t believe that you exist…’ But a lot of that has to do with; they don’t want to look at the guys in the business. They just want to look at us as meat sticks, puppets and necessary evils, which sort of adds to the bandwagon-esque attitude.

GV: Do you think that’s changing?
KL: Well, money changes everything and their dollar is just as green as anybody else’s. If the gay guys want to buy straight porn for their fetish or whatever they want, and if the women can get over whatever was keeping the market share from being there is the first place. I mean, 90% of my website members are gay men and 10% are women…

GV: What would be your dream project?
KL: I’d like to do something like Interview with a Vampire. Something very period, with lots of drama. I just came back from Spain and there are so many great, old, medieval streets and alleyways and it would be so great to shoot a spy story or vampire story because the location really just lends itself.

GV: What qualities do you find attractive in a woman?
KL: Smart. Funny. A good kisser. She has to have a zest for life and a curiosity for the world around her. Passion is important to me – passion for love, sex, food, wine. ‘To suck the marrow from life,’ as Henry David Thoreau put it.

For more information about Kurt Lockwood, visit his Myspace page or his official web site: www.myspace.com/kurtlockwood and www.kurtlockwood.com.