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Posted by Johnny on Tuesday, February 14th, 2006
At the GAYVN convention following a relatively long night of open bar antics at the CyberSocket awards I was getting ready for my shift at the Channel 1 booth when my old buddy Jared approached…no…ran up to me. He informed me that they were doing this book documentary thing a couple of booths over and asked if I would like to take part. Jared is the photographer responsible for the photos used to adorn this blog; we have history, so I knew doco was legit.
I had just arrived and was the first one scheduled to sign, Chi Chi was due any moment. She doesn’t always look like that you know. It takes a bit more than a set of false eyelashes and some light application done in an vanity mirror to create the Diva that is Chi Chi LaRue. I really wanted to do this…after all, it’s a book…it’ll be around forever on coffee tables all over the nation! I told the sales guys that if Chi Chi was to arrive - I was in the loo. I ran over to the doco booth and busted out the supermodel quick poses to get it over with quickly and efficiently. The entire thing lasted about 4 mins and some change. I ran over just as Chi Chi was strutting down the aisle toward the Channel 1 booth. I grabbed my Sharpie, greeted her good morning and began my arthritic afternoon of signing and smiling.
My supermodel 1, 2, 3. That’s Jared on the right.
Photo by Felicia - Thank you!
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Posted by Boy Wonder on Wednesday, February 8th, 2006
Johnny and I had lunch today near my office in North Hollywood. A coworker told me about a vegetarian restaurant that I knew would be right up his alley. The first thing he did when he arrived was show me the growing collection of bumper stickers on the back of his truck. As expected, they were all very liberal and earthy - just like him. Some of my favorites were, “Think Globally, Act Locally” and “Truth Is The First Casualty Of War.” On the way to the restaurant I was blown away by the stunning array of decorative crap in the truck. It felt like a taxi in Tijuana! I definitely want to get some photos of him in his mobile habitat, but for now this will have to do:
This must be what it looks like to tailgate Johnny Hazzard!
Posted by Boy Wonder in Anthropology, Just Life, Photos | No Comments »
Posted by Boy Wonder on Tuesday, February 7th, 2006
Weeks ago, Johnny asked me if he could include a music player on his blog. I love that sort of shit because music is an enormous part of my life; however, I advised him that there could be legal issues to contend with. Aside from that, I’ve found that people rarely partake in such a feature and you end up doing a heap of work for fuck all. He gave me his classic puppy-esque “aw, shucks” response with a genuine air of disappointment. I felt kind of bad. I mean, no one really gives a shit, right?
To date, Johnny and I have never disagreed on anything or exchanged harsh words. We have a very agreeable alliance. We trust each other without question and value each other’s opinion. If push came to shove, he would take no issue with telling me that an idea I had sucked harder than the Whore of Babylon. Thankfully, such a case has yet to arrive. In return I am always extremely candid with him. It is the best working relationship I have ever had. So I thought to myself, “Self, why don’t you git off yer ass and make that angel a fucking music player!”
So I did.
You may notice a new button in the menu to your right. It’s aptly titled “music” and will launch a separate window to permit you to partake in Johnny’s musical selection as you peruse his blog or even surf elsewhere. It’s a great way to keep his shining face close at hand. For the moment there is a single, featured tune. Perhaps in the future I will whip up something more complex if the need arises.
When I demonstrated the player for Johnny he literally dropped the phone. God, I love that he’s so easily delighted! I used Miracles by Pet Shop Boys as an example because that is my little dedication to him. He told me to keep that selection for the launch so here we are.
In the coming weeks months I will introduce a media page full of all kinds of fun shit to waste your time. Until then, enjoy the music!
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Posted by Boy Wonder on Thursday, February 2nd, 2006
Back in August, after Greg and Johnny shot the photos for Wrong Side of the Tracks, Johnny made an entry about smiling for the first time during a shoot. It was a big deal. Chi Chi went nuts. “Use that one for his head shot - he has such a beautiful smile!” she exclaimed with her usual vigor.
Months later I found myself at the Adult Entertainment Expo directly across the aisle from the Channel 1 booth in a meeting with a German publisher. I was bored to tears and highly annoyed that Johnny and I had spent all of four minutes together the entire time I’d been in Vegas even though we were in sight of one another. Just as my eyes were about to roll back in my head, the publisher whipped out a stack of sample mags his company publishes. Right on top was the issue of Erexxxion Magazine with Johnny’s grinning face. I had no idea that shot had been used on a cover and I was so excited! (I am well known for my low excitement threshold)
Making every attempt to be discreet, I snatched the mag and turned to gesture to Johnny. He was talking quietly with Luca DiCorso. I was lucky to catch him during a moment where he wasn’t surrounded by blushing fans brandishing 8×10 glossies and fine tip Sharpies, but he didn’t see me right away. When I did catch his eye he saw the magazine and grinned sheepishly. I suspect that he knew about it all along. Sometimes Quite often little things like this manage to leak out of his brain before he has a chance to tell me. I miss out on things, but he’s getting MUCH better. All of the beatings and guilt tactics are finally taking effect!
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Posted by Johnny on Thursday, January 26th, 2006
Every now and then I get to do something different from the photo shoots, sex scenes and dance gigs. Talk shows for instance, not to mention headlining major fashion shows for androgenous pop stars. The appearance on Q TV’s Queer Edge with Chi Chi and Sandra Bernhard last night was quite an experience. I thought the show was going to be a bit more polished, but it was very cute, sort of like Wayne’s World. I didn’t say much, I was a guest of Chi Chi’s. There is a certain way of directing the flow of conversation in a talk show environment. I was a bit out of my element. As you may expect, Chi Chi and Sandra were unstoppable with their witty banter.
Normally I would have been very uncomfortable with this scene, but I was perfectly content. It helped that for the entire show I was basically being held by Sandra in a very Motherly way that was so just so surreal I could barely speak. She also commented on my toe. Yes, my toe. I wore flip flops to the show. As I came out, she said, “Now if you were a lesbian wearing a toe ring, I would have to say something, but on you it looks so cute”…she was hooked on Johnny after that. That was until she saw my toe. I put my right foot atop of my left thigh, facing her. She was about to say something else when she looked down and said, “now that I am a mother, I look at peoples feet and toes…and I have to say you must cut that toe nail” …Referring to the one next to my big toe….it was kinda bad. I told her it was one of my bad habits. We moved on after that. She took one of my books and a couple of videos. I don’t know why really. Do lesbians like Gay Porn? For what reason? The entire taping took about an hour. It seemed like a minute really. I signed a couple autographs, posed for some photos and went out for Sangria and Chili Rellenos.
Me with Sandra Bernhard, Jack E. Jett and Chi Chi LaRue.
Get a load of the porn stash Sandra scored!
This morning, my date from the previous evening picked me up and set me on my back on the couch. Just as I thought we were going to have a go at it again he said “Sandra will thank me for this” and grabbed a nail clipper and proceeded to give me a pedicure…..HOT!!!!!
Posted by Johnny in Glamour, Publicity, Photos | No Comments »
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