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Written by mike
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Monday, 07 July 2008 12:34 |
When super agent David Forest announced he was leaving the gay porn industry, tongues everywhere started wagging (some directly in our ears). So after erroneously printing alleged claims that David Forest was going to prison (or "THE BIG HOUSE" as he calls it), we'd asked Forest directly about his decision to sign a non--compete deal with Fabscout and end his career in porn. Find out which of his stars he loved most, who was his biggest pain in the ass and ho screwed him on the way out the door.
(In deference to Mr. Forest's colorful style, we've left the CAPS and
"quotes" and .... ellipses that helped make the man a legend ...)
1. Why are you leaving the industry?
Timing is everything in these sort of decisions. I felt that it was MY TIME to make an exit. I couldn't even get Falcon to honor the deal that Todd Montgomery and I had made … where, I agreed to let Falcon try and come to terms with ZEB ATLAS on a deal for the current movie (2 scenes, 1 where ZEB is orally serviced … the other scene would have been ZEB being oral and being a TOP). AND, they were to give me a $3500 "finder's fee." I didn't put it in writing (probably the only deal I've ever made where I didn't have a written agreement … what a huge mistake it was).
2. What will you miss most about the industry?
I have always cherished my STARS … from Leo & Lance in the early 80's to Johnny Castle, Zeb Atlas & Tony Capucci right now. I'll miss the boys the most. WELL .. I'll always remember my fantastic dealings (business & social) with CHI CHI LaRUE, STEVEN SCARBOROUGH, JIM STEEL & THOR STEPHENS. These folks are REAL people and have fabulous KARMA.
3. What or who will you miss least in the industry?
The "nickel & dimers" that make it a true SMUT business.
4. Name three things you're taking with you when you leave.
My Rolodex (of 35 years), my Hookie Award from RentBoy for BEST SERVICE … and my GRABBY AWARD for BEST NON-SEXUAL APPEARANCE
5. What's is your most treasured memory in your years in adult?
Probably yesterday's news conference. I was totally elated.
6. What do you feel people most misunderstand about you?
They think I'm a "mean," controlling man. Actually, I'm quite soft, down deep inside.
7. Which of your men deserved a higher fee?
I think JOEY STEFANO was probably the most deserving of a higher fee.
8. What do you consider your greatest achievement in your years in the adult business?
Helping develop, manage/guide the careers of so many stars.
9. What do you consider the greatest missed opportunity in your years in adult?
Producing XXX films and website content.
10. Which one of your men were you most personally attached to?
LEO FORD, RYAN IDOL, CODY CASH, BILLY BRANDT.
11. Which of your Forest Men was the most difficult?
RYAN IDOL
12. Which of your Forest Men was the most misunderstood?
KEN RYKER
13. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Enjoying life, doing occasional special Events/appearances. Perhaps being involved in a "movie" about my life.
14. What was your greatest heartbreak in the industry?
Having to go to prison in Nov. of 1996
15. What do you think the adult industry can teach other mainstream media industries?
That the STARS still reign supreme!
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