[BrianR]

I worked in the industry, as a stringer for AVN magazine. I also acted (in a non-sex role) in several films.

I know several of the old-time actresses (back when you hadda ACT as well as be sexy) and they are all great people.

As far as I know, the industry has gotten bigger since then, and the pool of models has gotten a lot bigger but the people in general are still very close and help each other when in need.

There is a fund being set up to help the models who live paycheck to paycheck and the companies are tossing around the idea of paying the talent and crew for movies still on paper but not shot due to the moratorium. They are counting on them to return to work when the moratorium is lifted.

I say it's not a bad thing to work in the adult industry, although it does tend to make one cliquish. Most performers only date within their industry and when they don't, their partners (if they stay long enough) tend to come in in one way or another. Either as an agent, advisor, spouse or co-star. All of the above have happened to people I know personally.

One name I will drop is Sharon Mitchell, the director of AIM. She and I have met several times in the eighties and she's a remarkably intelligent woman. I used to have a snapshot of us at an appearance of hers here in Philadelphia which happened to occur on my birthday. I'll post it if I can find it. The big smile on her face is not from sitting on my lap, but because of the joke I just told her when the camera clicked.

Brian