I was every girl who ever danced on a table. I was the reincarnation
of Marilyn Monroe. I was a fantasy of sex and success come true. I was a
Sexcess.
I laughed, which obviously wasn't the right reaction at all, but I laughed when I heard [Traci Lords] was underage. "Oh my God, that Traci!" And I laughed, and I laughed again, and then I probably cried when I realized the implications.
I had the best gimmick in the business: A sexy girl taking pictures of sexy girls.
I got in through the backdoor; I jumped the line.
As a photographer, you're only as good as your model feels.
I try not to think about myself. Maybe I'm a trailblazer. I was always looking for the best. You outwork the men. You out charm everybody.
[advice to people working in the adult entertainment industry] Just kick ass, baby. I was brought up to enjoy fights and to fight the bully boys. I was encouraged by my parents to get thrown out of class and disobey the rules. It was a family motto.