And, yes, I have had my photos
used for profit. People
download pictures and put
them in advertisements for
bars, gay social networking
sites and as their profile
pictures. I found where a bar
last year in Fort Lauderdale was
using my picture for their New
Years Ever Party. I was on the
internet for them, in print
magazines and posters on the
walls of the club. When I called
for the manager, he never
called me back. It happens all
the time.
Do you find that some people try
to stereotype you because they
know you have done porn?
People treat me differently. People tend to think that if you did an adult video
then you don’t have any boundaries. They don’t respect my private life as a
normal working person. People seem to attach a personality to my photos and
they expect me to behave a certain way. People assume that I am a dumb
southern bodybuilder and an escort. With two college degrees, and jobs in IT
management and the advertising world, I am offended by those comments. It is
just mean and easy for someone to say that when they attack me, it’s the
general consensus. Don’t get me wrong. There have been many people who
have been very complementary of the adult work. But some people judge you
harshly for being in a hardcore.
How long have you been with your partner?
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BO DIXON | From Colt Bear to Big Causes | Interview
by Mike Korbini
I recently had the opportunity to interview a COLT model named Bo Dixon for
Ambiente- and of course, I jumped at the opportunity. I had never met Bo
before but consider myself a big fan. I’m a sucker for a muscular, hairy and a
genuinely down-to-earth sweet man. Being a former COLT model myself (e.g.
Anthony Page), I thought we would have some common interests and/or
frustrations. I was right….Most people stereotype or JUDGE you for doing this
kind of work. With everything going on in this world… with gay marriage and our
fights for equality, the gay community should be the last one’s to judge anyone.
After exchanging some thoughts & laughs with Bo, I wrote them down to share
with you and said to myself…..What a sweet man Bo is, with a wonderful sense of
humor and just plain “Amazing”!! See for yourself………..BearHugs, MK
How did you get discovered by COLT and what was your motivation?
At bodybuilding shows there are direct connections to the male erotic world.
When I first competed, I was approached by a man that said he would like to
take some photos of me and complimented me non-stop. He also asked if I


would be interested in doing some video to show of f my hard work. I was shy
and turned him down. Later, I learned that people are sent to shows, much like
recruiters to recruit fresh unknowing bodybuilders that take compliments and
requests. Most of these guys do not know what they are getting into at first. It
becomes no big deal. For me, I had a profile on bodybuilders.com. Pictures were
posted and I became one of the top viewed pages of the site on a weekly basis.
Many gay men go here to admire men’s bodies. I always got positive feedback
from strangers. The compliments became my daily addiction. Some of those
photos had over 47,000 hits. One of these people forwarded my pictures on to
COLT.
COLT sent me an email asking me to send more pictures. At that time, I really only
knew what I had been told by the guy that sent in my photos. He said COLT was
the biggest compliment and achievement a gay man in bodybuilding could
achieve. In my naivety, I believed him. Little did I know that he was hoping for a
finder’s fee, and I had no idea how wrong he was! The company was about to
take a drastic move toward the more hardcore adult industry and I was about to
be caught between the male erotic photography world and porn. I had only
seen the beautiful work of Jim French, and he had nothing to do with the
company anymore. They called me two days later and offered me a photo shoot
and video contract. I have to say money was no where near what I had been
told, but I was still captivated by the promises.
What is the extent of your COLT experience, how long have you been with COLT?
Any videos? Any desire? Future plans?
Well, my actual experience with COLT was quite short. Colt flew me out to San
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Do you have any hysterical stories about obsessed fans that you want to share?
Well, I don’t know about hysterical, but I have had strangers become stalkers
contacting me and my partner at his job. Some of them are very disturbed
people. When I was single, one person in Virginia used to contact me and ask me
to break his arms and legs for cash. It was psychotic. Two years later the same
guy contacted me again from My Space pretending to offer me an IT job with
AOL, where he worked in lower management. I accepted his offer to move to
Virginia and stay with him until I could get settled. While I was at his home, he
was posting horrible things about me on an internet blog. It took me some time
to get over this situation, but today I feel sorry for him. He went to such great
lengths and lies to get my attention. I have no idea what his long term goal was.
I am just thankful that I wised up to his antics before any physical harm happened
to me. He had taken my phone while I was asleep and call people all night long

Francisco and checked me into a hotel. I was nervous at first because I really
didn't know what I was doing. I had never been a model for anything before that
moment. I was happy that shoot was in a private home in San Francisco. I was
relaxed but the photographer seemed to struggle with how he wanted to pose
me. I was comforted by Colt’s marketing man who complimented me by saying
things like, “You’re a natural,” while the camera was shooting. I was very proud
of my body. I liked the idea of having my body and hard work captured in time on
film. I had lived most of my life as an “ugly bean-pole,” and I didn't know how long
this look could last. I just felt like it could all be taken away. I lived in the
moment.
I only did one photo shoot and a video. The photos would later
be used in calendars and on magnets while the video went on
to become one of the most successful solo videos ever for the
company. Per my contract, I made several appearances at
events to help promote the COLT Brand.
I am all done with my contract for COLT and I am going to go forward with my
career using the popularity that I have to develop some new things. I would
love to become a face and personality that helps market products to the LGBT
community. I am in discussions now in hopes of creating a Bo Dixon line of
underwear. – Bo boxers, Bo Jocks. Fun huh?
Who is your favorite COLT model and why?
Well, I have two, Carl Hardwick, because he is one of the all time best models
and professional bodybuilders. He is known in the bodybuilding circuit for his
stamina and his posing. He actually trained me a bit in Phoenix.
But, then there is Anthony Page. He is quiet the hot classic COLT man.
while I was asleep.
But, I have a cute story. I once had an elderly man, over 70, who downloaded
photos of me from the internet and created his own Bo Dixon calendar. He
brought it to an event I was hosting and asked me to sign it. It was adorable.
Has anyone ever downloaded your pics and posted them on their web site for
profit? What kind of steps can you take to prevent this from happening?
Well, my pictures have been very popular on the internet. I have had them
posted in people’s blogs around the world. Who knew the internet would
become the power that it has grown to be. With these pictures, you are always
a new face to someone somewhere. I try to keep photographers copy right
marks on all photos, but people still crop them or blank them out.




Stephen and I have been together for a little over a year now. You actually
know him from Miami. He told me to tell you hello! He knew a lot of people in
South Florida when he lived here full-time.
What is the best advice you can offer someone who just started a relationship?
A relationship is a partnership. You have moments in the beginning of your
relationship when you can reveal who you truly are, while you find out who they
are. If you waste that time trying to be someone or something you’re not, it will
only end up biting you in the ass. If you truly want your partner to be your best
friend, implement honesty as the only policy. This is the foundation of your journey
together.
Are you and your partner monogamous?
Yes, very much so. At our age, the idea of being anything other then
monogamous is just unappealing. It is a breath of fresh air to have trust in a
relationship.
...And is your personal sex life hotter than your professional sex?
Well, I have only had sex professionally once. And, that was the worst
experience of my life. Imagine trying to maintain an erection for 6 hours without
ejaculation in a room full of strangers, under hot lights while standing on cinder
blocks for the proper height of the co-stars butt. Your penis starts to feel like a
piece of raw skin. And, when you’re not attracted to the filming partner, it makes
it all the worse. Mine was a nice guy, but there was no sexual spark like there is
with my husband. So, sex with my husband, as corny as it sounds, is hotter.
Have you dealt with any jealousy issues?
I am very lucky, my partner is very strong. It’s not easy being partnered with me.
Today, my partner has to deal with very explicit images of me having sex with
another man that have been splattered all over the internet by Hot House and
Blogs. He sees things written about me that are usually untrue, but need to
beverified. And, he has seen men say comments to me on the internet like, “your
husband is a very lucky man!” That is his pet peeve. If you know my husband, he is
not chopped liver.
We met before the video was released. I have to say, the internet has made this
very difficult for him because my images are everywhere on the web. When we
go to a bar, which is seldom, people stare and do peculiar things to get my
attention. They have walked in front of my partner just to talk to me. He doesn't
put up with that for long. And, I lose all of my respect for them immediately.
Don’t tell him, but I have gotten jealous a couple of times when
guys have talked to him.
What are your thoughts on Gay Marriage?
I am hoping for marriage with my partner as it becomes available. I have made
myself available to speak at fund raisers and do whatever it takes to get us
equality.
Have you and your partner discussed it?
Yes, he proposed to me poolside at the W hotel in West Hollywood. It was
adorable and I almost cried. We have both kissed a few toads before we got to
our prince.
Do you and your partner hope to have kids some day?
He really wants kids and was hoping to use a surrogate mother, but right now, it is
just too costly. There is a wonderful gay company that helps gay men and
woman do this option. Our fear is that we will be too old soon. We just don’t
want to be 70 at our kid’s high school graduation.
What does your family think about you doing porn?
My family knows about my adult work but they have no interest in seeing me
naked. Mom says, “It’s not the same as when you were a baby.”
What turns you on the most about a man?
Someone that is confident, but not cocky. I am attracted to a gentleman –
someone respectful and deserving of respect.
Are you attracted to hairy muscles?
I love hairy muscles. My partner is actually bigger then me. He shaved his body
once without telling me and I went into shock.
Describe the perfect date for you…………
I love a romantic weekend in our Fort Lauderdale cottage, going to the beach
and the gym, maybe a garden shop and then eating in a nice quiet restaurant.
I know, not very exciting for most. But, I tend to be very simple.
Do you have an unfulfilled sexual fantasy and can you tell us about it?
Well, I would love to have sex in a gym. I don’t know why, but it seems like a hot
idea to me. Do you know anyone that has an empty gym we can borrow?
What are your thoughts about the gay scene, gay bars, circuit parties, etc?
When you don’t drink, smoke or do drugs, it makes you anything but the expert on
these places and events. My partner and I both have reactions to cigarette
smoke, so that tends to kill our thoughts of going out. I am training for
bodybuilding shows too, so proper diet and sleep habits are huge.
He loves to dance and used to attend a lot of events with his ex-partner, but I
think the scene can totally destroy a couple if they are not careful.
I could be wrong, but I am noticing a trend to down size bars and events. People
are beginning to get all of their needs met on the internet and young gay people
are going to main stream bars vs. gay bars. It is all about change.
If you had some magic pixie dust and you could change anything in the world,
what would it be?
The U.S. Constitution - I want to guarantee equality for the GLBT community.
What is your biggest regret in life so far?
Not being a world dictator - kidding. I don’t regret the COLT experience,
because it created my public gay image, but I would erase the Hot House
experience for sure. The Hot House experience was just wrong for me. I was there
because I promised my co-star, someone I thought to be a friend, that I would
show up. It was not because I wanted to do be considered a porn star.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering trying their
hand/cock at porn?
First of all I’d say “remember it’s a business” so have a business plan – an exit
strategy. Porn stars typically last 3 years and they are done. Remember there are
no 401Ks or health insurance in adult work. Anybody doing adult work needs to
know when to get out and move on. Don’t become another former porn star
with no plan.
Do you have a sweet tooth………..for what?
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What puts a smile on your face?
I have my husband, a wonderful dog; he is like a 4 year old child, and two yards to
keep me busy. They are my family. We love to travel when we can – in this
economy; I think everyone is in a holding pattern though. I love my new life, and
I fill my spare time with the news. People may be surprised to find out that I am a
“news and political junkie.” I read at least three online newspapers each day. I
find that a person has more rounded and grounded opinion when he or she hears
multiple points of view. I love to work in my yard and I volunteer at a botanical
garden near my home. I’m a perpetual student that loves to learn.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People talking in movie theaters.
There have been a lot of half truths and down right lies said
about me on the internet and in print. Being in the light is a
very difficult thing to do. I was not ready for all of the
overwhelming good and bad attention that I get. Doing a
muscle worship video, some nude photos and porn do not
make a person an escort. I don’t have a problem with people
that choose that line of business, and trust me, I have had
offers, but I am a simple man with simple southern ethics and
I would have to give up such a large piece of myself to do that
work – I just couldn't. Becoming a familiar face and body in the
gay community was not something that I set out to do, but I
have learned to accept the role and embrace my fans.
They are all great people.
- Bo Dixon
What are your long-term goals and aspirations?
1. Continue to compete in the NPC
2. Working on a calendar photo shoot for my fans.
3. Opening my career up for any new adventures life brings my way.
4. Hoping for marriage with my partner as it becomes available.
5. Continue to manage my Facebook Fan Group and hopefully work on a
webpage.
In closing, tell us something funny.
At an event in Fresno for AIDS Life Cycle, I was asked to sell pieces of chocolate
cake. Someone said, “If I can eat my piece of cake off of you, I will donate more
money.” After negotiations ensued, I ended up having a crowd of people
watching as a man ate a piece of cake off of my hip for a huge donation to the
cause. Unfortunately, he decided he wanted more for his money and pulled my
posing suit off and put his face in my chocolate cake. The cameras went wild.
I learned a valuable lesson about “cake with benefits.” The organizer
apologized, but no more.
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