Lecture on Career and Life Journey of a Porn Star

Introduction

• Speaker: Interviewee sharing experiences from his life and career
• Main Topics: Journey in various careers, personal life, and lessons learned

Early Life and Education

• Hometown: Bayside, Queens, New York
• Education:
  • Bachelor's in Education and Theater
  • Master's in Special Education
• Teaching Career:
  • Taught theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Worked with mentally handicapped children in 1976-77
• Note: Autism was referred to as 'childhood schizophrenia' back then

Family Background

• Parents:
  • Mother had Parkinson’s disease, born during World War II, served as a spy
  • Father built towers in the Philippines during WWII
  • Father is 103 years old, lives in Nashville, Tennessee
• Siblings and Cousins:
  • Brother: Harvard graduate and works for a huge corporation
  • Female cousin: High-ranking government official, attended Stanford

Entry into the Adult Film Industry

• Early Career Struggles:
  • Job market challenges in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Chicago
  • Initially worked in theater and taught special needs children
• Transition:
  • Met director Joe Sarno, who introduced him to adult films
  • Posed in Playgirl magazine which led to opportunities in adult films
• First Film: Shot in 1977, released in 1978

Health Scare

• Aortic Dissection Incident:
  • Both interviewee and actor John Ritter had aortic dissections but only interviewee survived
  • Interviewee drove himself to hospital and underwent a 10-hour surgery
  • Required a second surgery due to internal bleeding
• Doctors and Hospitals: Treated at Cedars-Sinai, saved by Dr. Amir Shah and Dr. Ernst Schwartz

Evolution of the Porn Industry

• Technological Changes:
  • From film to video, VHS, Betamax, internet, interactivity, VR
• Industry Trends:
  • Shift to cam girls and reduced roles for male actors
  • Public perception becoming more accepting

Personal Life and Views on Relationships

• Views on Marriage and Family:
  • Never married, no kids but loves children
  • Prefers a lifestyle that might involve swinging
• Relationship History: Longest romantic relationships ranged from 2-4 years
• Sex and Society:
  • Believes sex should not be taken too seriously
  • Quotes: “Relax, It’s Just Sex” from Hustler

Career Highlights and Recognitions

• Mainstream Work:
  • Acted in 100+ regular movies including Orgasmo and Boondock Saints
  • Appeared in 56 music videos
  • World record holder for most music videos
• Achievements:
  • New York Times bestselling author
  • Involved in a popular rap song