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Chris Crocker Bares All

Celebrity Interview by Joseph Norman (From GayCalgary® Magazine, November 2012, page 35)
Chris Crocker
Chris Crocker
Image by: Charles Quiles
Chris Crocker
Chris Crocker
Image by: Charles Quiles
Chris Crocker
Chris Crocker
Image by: Charles Quiles
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Chris Crocker, best known for his tearful Youtube plead to "Leave Britney Alone!", is the newest gay-lebrity to dive into the murky waters of gay porn.

He recently announced a deal with OLB Media (the porn company behind Onthehunt.com, Fraternityx.com, Straightmen.com, Parolehim.com, and Maverickmen.com) to create, develop, and manage his own adult site, ChrisCrockerXXX.com – premiering later this winter. His first film, a hardcore bareback sex scene Chris filmed with ex-boyfriend Justin Goble, is available for download now at Maverickmen.com.

GC: How does one go from pleading for everyone to Leave Britney Alone! to launching his own porn company?

CC: I was 19 when that video came out.  I’m 24, turning 25 now. As my HBO documentary (Me At The Zoo) pointed out, I’ve used film as an emotional outlet for years.  I’ve filmed myself being crazy, having fun, crying... Filming myself having sex is just an extension of what I already do.

GC: Why was the video such a phenomenon?

CC: I think the video was just straight from the heart and it made people uncomfortable. They didn’t know whether to laugh at it or to take it seriously. They just knew to watch. I also think me being an effeminate male crying over a woman added to the interest.

GC: How have you grown in the last five years?

CC: I’ve shifted my interests quite a bit. I went from crying over pop stars to becoming one. I’ve sold nearly 100,000 songs on iTunes.

GC: You also butched up.

CC: It was a natural evolution. I felt the change coming on inside of me and wanted to act on it. It wasn’t a calculated decision to distance myself from my old persona. I simply felt new inside.

GC: How does porn titan fit in with your new image?

CC: I probably would have done porn even if my look never changed.  Now that I’m sexy, I’m more socially acceptable.

GC: How will your website stand out from all the others?

CC: It will star me!  I’m going to be filming real life sex with people in a very true-to-life way. I don’t jerk off to porn that seems contrived. Guys want real porn and that’s what they’ll get from me. No glossiness, just real sex.

GC: The porn business isn’t only about porn.  Business is important too.

CC: If there’s anything I’m good at, it’s business. People don’t realize how much it takes to stay afloat in the entertainment industry.  I run my Youtube channel, manage my music, my films, and now my porn. The number one thing for me is to be interesting while also being 100% true to myself.

GC: Are there any CEOs of porn that you look up to?

CC: I admire everyone in the porn industry who’s managed to take a controversial career choice, run with it and lead happy, successful lives. It takes a lot of self awareness to push past the social stigmas and everyday eye rolls.

GC: How do you envision expanding on your brand?

CC: The great thing about my brand is that it isn’t one thing. I dabble in YouTube videos, music, porn and even a new indie film I’m starring in next year. There will always be new ventures for me.  I think expansion is limitless.

GC: You’re being criticized already for promoting bareback sex in your films.  What’s your response?

CC: I see the complaints. I don’t necessarily disagree with them but at the same time, I represent myself; not the community.   I’m not a role model because I don’t play a role.

GC: But as a public persona, do you not feel a responsibility to promote safe sex among your audience – many of whom are young gay men?

CC: As I said, I answer to myself. Lots of people are public figures.  The public shouldn’t assume that just because someone receives attention, they’re fit to be a moral compass. I do promote safety to youth. I was in a relationship with the guy in the video so I didn’t wear a condom.

GC: What about the other guys in the video?

CC: I’ve known them for years.

GC: How do today’s young gay men feel about AIDS/HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases?

CC: I can’t speak for all young gay men. It is obviously a huge fear and I can’t say everyone always uses protection. I just know I do with any hook-ups I have off-camera.

GC: Why not on camera?

CC: Again, I knew the people and the situation.

GC: You just announced that you broke up with your boyfriend.  Are you currently looking for love?

CC: I think the worst way to find love is by looking. I’m still going through a lot emotionally with the break-up, so my eyes aren’t on anyone right now. Though I am a sucker for pretty eyes.

GC: Where are you in your life right now?

CC: I am in the process of moving back to Los Angeles with my best friend. School is on the agenda at some point.

GC: Where do you see yourself in five years?

CC: I have no clue. I only hope I’m happy.

GC: You came to Britney’s support.  Do you think she would support your decision to do porn?

CC: Probably not.  Judging from her X Factor audition clips, she seems easily weirded out by people.  But I don’t need her approval or anyone else’s. I’m my own idol now.(GC)

Chris Crocker
Image by: Charles Quiles

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