In art and entertainment, as well as erotica, what seems to be missing is a sense of connection, passion, and genuine emotion between the characters. This Valentine's Day weekend, The Nob Hill Theater will change all that, when Dolf Dietrich and his real-life partner (and fellow hot porn stud), Drew Sebastian, perform together this Friday and Saturday. What can I say? Love is the ultimate special effect.
Cornelius Washington: I see many conflicting reports about your physical stats (height, weight, measurements, etc.). Please set the record straight.
Dolf Dietrich: I am 6'5', 215 and 8' cut. Guys are really surprised (and turned on!) when they meet me and realize how tall I am.
I can't wait to see the scale of you on The Nob Hill Theater stage, with its dramatic lighting. What is your particular fantasy about your performances?
I can't wait either! I love to show off my body. I am in the gym seven days a week; I am proud of it. What will be great about these shows is that I will be performing with my real-life partner Drew Sebastian during all of the shows. We really get off on guys watching us play.
What first interested you in the erotic industry?
I was behind the scenes in New York City and directing a photo shoot with the late Erik Rhodes. He inspired me to go into the industry. He was a beautiful man. I hope he'd be proud of me today for taking his advice and going for it!
What's the best advice that anyone's ever given you about adult films?
To be professional. Show up on time, rested and ready to work. I am proud of my sterling reputation in this business and it's something that I intend to maintain.
In your next scene, by whom would you like to be directed, and why?
Mr. Pam has always been on my radar to work with. I was actually hired to work at Lucas Entertainment to work there when she was directing. I was hired as Art Director, which would have meant I would have helped produce DVDs, covers, etc. I didn't take the job, and now five years later Michael has brought me into the stable of Lucas Entertainers to be in front of the camera (stay tuned for the Feb 23rd release of Bareback Auditions 2 starring and Rocco Steele!). Mr. Pam has moved on since then, but I bet we will work together.
You'd fit right in with LA's current superhero genre craze. Which superhero (or villain) would you be?
I would have the power to take 12-inch cocks in my throat and ass with no sweat! Oh, wait, I already have that power! You'll just need to rent or buy one of my films to find out for yourselves.
What is your fantasy talent (musician, foreign language, singing, cooking, etc.)?
I always wanted to be able to sing! I'm still working on it. My boyfriend and I are working on a duet we will post to YouTube when it's ready...stay tuned.
You seem to be very social. What mistake(s) do you see gay men make with each other, but, should definitely avoid?
Get off of Scruff and Grindr! Get out to your local gay bar and support your gogo boys, porn stars and bartenders.
What is your view of the difference between sensuality and sexuality?
Sensuality is also known as chemistry. In porn (and in life), it's rare to find chemistry between scene partners. When it happens, it makes the scene that much better. Pure sexual gangbangs can be fun to be in, too, though!
Who is your favorite adult film star?
Well, this one is easy; my partner and my rock is Drew Sebastian. We met on the set for Treasure Island Media last June (on my birthday!) and we have been inseparable ever since. We were cast together in porn, then, cast together in life! Not only is he the man I love, our sex is incredible (ya'll can find out for yourselves at our two nights of shows at the Nob Hill Theatre). He is nothing less than a stunning sex god, and a beautiful man, inside and out.
What do you think will be the evolution of gay adult film in the 21st Century?
I love where I see porn going these days...Daddy porn is where it's at and I have fully embraced it. At 43, I am at my prime sexuality and my body has never looked better.
Are you interested in using your adult film persona to help others and, if so, which causes?
Yes! I was born with a physical condition called Pectus Excavatum (sunken chest). I had it surgically corrected at 35. You can Google my before and after photos. I have truly created the body I live in today through hard work and focus at the gym, and I love to be an inspiration to others who wish to do the same. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, I often give gym routines and advice. My biggest thrill is when a fan messages me that my photos or movies have inspired them to incorporate fitness into their lives.
What are your sexual limits, both onscreen and off?
Those have actually evolved for me even over the last year. I had never done a live sex show until I met Drew and he fucked me on stage at Southern Decadence, then, at Magnitude at Folsom in SF. I loved it! I never knew what an exhibitionist I was. The best part is that Drew always make sure he has my back and I am okay, if we are in a situation where others are involved, I mean. If he didn't do that, none of it would work for me. On screen, I have done a lot of fun stuff (piss, double penetration, gangbangs). My only limit now is fisting, well, just because I've never done it yet! In private or on film.
Barebacking. Pro or con?
It's obviously a personal decision. For me, I prefer bare. I maintain a very close relationship with my doctor and am always on top of my health.
Have you ever developed feelings for a scene partner?
Well, you can certainly refer back to the previous answer for this one! It's become pretty well known in the industry that I met Drew Sebastian on set and fell in love with him that day.
In the U.S., at least, the future of gay marriage seems assured. What is your take on the issue? Would you like to be married?
I absolutely want to get married someday. I was married in 2000 before any state had legalized it. I wasn't ready for marriage and I guess the country wasn't ready either! We are both ready now.
What's your favorite guilty pleasure?
Chocolate covered almonds while cuddling on the sofa with Drew, watching movies.
How do you prepare for a scene (physically, mentally, etc.)?
Usually, we have a lot of lead time before a shoot, so, there's a lot of planning on my end. For instance, Drew and I have been booked in February to go to Berlin and shoot scenes for Lucas Entertainment the day after our Nob Hill appearances. We are using the whole month of January to prepare our bodies by hiring personal trainers, eating well, taking classes at the gym, cutting back alcohol, etc. The day of a shoot, we always hit the gym hard . Another trick is we try not to cum a few days before the shoot so we can save it for you guys on camera. That part doesn't always work!
What do you see as the greatest misconception about the adult film industry?
That it is just some big, wild sex party. It's a business with bills to be paid and people's mortgages depending on you to do a good job. Yeah, there is a fun, exciting part to the amount of fame and recognition one gets, but it is very, very hard work.
What is your view of "bottom stigma"?
Oh lord, I could care less about that stigma. I am six-foot-five, muscular, with a beautiful ass and I love to bottom. It's doesn't make me any less of a man, or anything like that. Of course, I love to top, too. It just depends on my mood. In fact, my favorite guy to fuck lately is Drew.
Are adult films art?
It definitely depends on the director and the studio. I will say that since I have started being non-exclusively represented by Lucas Entertainment, I am very impressed with their fresh approach and aesthetic to producing high-quality porn. Michael (Lucas) produces some of the hottest, raunchiest bareback porn there is, but always in a clean, fresh setting.
You're very much in love with Drew Sebastian. Please describe, for BAR readers, how it feels.
I am, indeed, heels over head in love with Drew Sebastian! The day that Drew and I met for our shoot, when we were paired together for a porn scene with Treasure Island Media, is a day that I will never forget. He was the first to arrive, and we had about ten minutes to get to know each other on the patio of the Parker House where I was staying and we were filming. His big smile, deep voice and southern charm immediately turned me on, and I know the chemistry was a match.
After an explosive scene, I knew I had to take the chance to ask him if we could see each other again. So, I shyly got up the nerve (mind you, after we had just fucked like wild animals in front of a film crew) to ask him on a date.
We had our first date in my hotel room, where we got take-out food and watched a movie and, of course, continued our amazing scene from earlier that day, without the cameras. I think I pretty much fell in love with Drew that weekend.
Finding a loving, supportive caring partner is a difficult task in the gay world, and throwing in the mix that we are both in porn adds a whole new layer of challenges, but, we are finding the right balance between showing off our sexuality in different scenarios and having a loving, supportive 1-on-1 relationship. How does it feel to love Drew Sebastian? It feels like I won the lottery. I've met the man I've dreamed about meeting since I was 15 years old. Dreams do come true! Happy Valentine's Day!"
twitter.com/dolfdietrich dolfdietrichxxx.tumblr.com/Dolf Dietrich performs live onstage; solo 8pm and onstage sex shows with Drew Sebastian at 10pm. Feb. 13 & 14. $25. The Nob Hill Theatre, 729 Bush St. at Powell. 397-6758. www.thenobhilltheatre.com