The Fireside Chat with Mr. Marcus (Bay Area Reporter) at the LA&M this past thursday went very well with a good turn out. It was as you’d expect. Just like “Insider the Actor’s Studio” but this time with a kinky ol’ fart who cranked out very funny, sexual and enlightening stories about his live in the BDSM/Fetish community and how it has changed over the years. Several friends sent in questions to ask of Marcus and the audience also got to ask questions. There were recalled moments of laughter, tears and … “Um… uh… what was the question again?“. Yup, just as you’d picture it.

He also gave us all many, many reasons why you should NOT run for a leather title, for example…. Years of Financial Debt(the contest does not pay for all of your traveling costs). Not to forget to mention all the fun that you were currently having in your life STOPS when you become a titleholder because you are put under a microscope by the BDSM/Fetish Community. This was not new information to me but it was great for the younger guys new to the community to hear.

And of course, at the end, there was an embarrassing video of Marcus from about 20 years ago doing drag to “Downtown”. The doves in his huge hat “malfunctioned”.

This event hopes to be an annual one at the LA&M with a new guest in 2009. They’re looking for suggestions. If you have one, email the LA&M.

I’m really glad I went to this event and particularly proud of the younger friends that joined me.