2011: Transitioning Race Cooper

It's not an easy task to sum up a year, especially one with so many changes. 2011 was the year I became known as much for production management and casting in porn, as I did for modeling. Therefore I connected with fellow models, and porn insiders in a whole new way. It gave me the opportunity to submerge myself even further into the 'image industry', while challenging me to maintain a sense of self, and try not to lose the connections with the people I cared most about. A very difficult thing for those brethren who work behind the scenes in porn, or for any type of media position that puts you in the middle of the 'beautiful people bubble'. It is all consuming, and it is impossible to not take your work home with you. No regrets though. It elevated me in the eyes of my peers, and gave me a new sense of confidence I hadn't had
before. I could talk to anyone, no matter how arrestingly beautiful, or no matter how powerful.... Like they were my buddy from high school.

That confidence allowed me to take more risks with the brand that is Race Cooper. I didn't say no to opportunities that presented itself this year, when my stock started to rise. A new DVD line for Edger9, great! A sponsorship with a lube company, awesome. A new monthly Hot Nerd party at a bar, FAN-fucking-tastic! All would dissolve in one way or another... But I felt the train of transition speeding up in my life, and I went along for the ride. It all felt good, and they were necessary experiences. Especially when considering that to fail at some things, it's preparation for what comes next. Again, no regrets.

This marked the year I fell in love with another model. Something I swore to myself before I'd never do. But as my life was getting faster, and my ability to stay connected to my friends and family became waned, the train ride was becoming lonely. I ultimately wanted someone to share my life, someone that would understand the amount of crazy-fucked-up I would deal with on a normal basis. Someone to support me, and for me to support back. But starting a relationship in such a public way, always amounts to the sum of it's parts. A relationship that seems more for show, and less about a deep connection between two people. I have no regrets about being with Felix. He's a sweet man, and he will always be dear to me. However, breaking up has given me the ability to enjoy the single ride ticket I'm on right now, and more than that use the energy that I would towards trying to maintain a long distance relationship, and direct it towards forging stronger ties to family and friends.

This year. This train ride. Has been a transition. Not just of the journey from point A to B, but of the journey to C and D and E, with a regular stop at F. But I feel the the train of transition has made all the stops it's going to for the next while.... And that 2012 is now going to be a monumental shift. I'm changing platforms, and getting ready for the Express. All the stops and starts before, are preparing me for the fast speed and long journey ahead. I'm on my own now. Modeling, acting, performing more than I ever have before. I'm traveling internationally... Not constrained by a position at a company, and not tied down to a boyfriend. When new ventures present themselves, I will question more whether they take more time away from me, than provide monetary gain. Time is a commodity you can't get back. It's worth more, piglets. I'm alone... But not lonely, as I now seem to be driving this speed train, and I'm bringing you all along with me. Get ready 2012... All aboard. Next stop. Race Cooper 2.0.

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Location:London, UK

When London is Calling....

When London is calling.... make sure to tell 'em the Queen Bitch sent for ya. Yes, piglets.... It's time for an epic adventure this winter. I'm due for it. I'm packing my bags and off to London UK for some fun this week. I've always wanted to visit this city, and now I have the time and resources to do it. I'll be taking some short trips to Berlin and Paris while I'm there.... but the focus is to explore the history, architecture, clubs, bars, restaurants and the disciples of the Queen. Can't wait, it's gonna be bloody BRILLIANT!

I recently turned 38, and this trip comes at a time where some quiet reflection is necessary... before the big 40 rears it's ugly head. Plus, since Felix and I broke up last month, (long distance is not easy) it's a good time for me to discover men in foreign lands without the constraints of a relationship. Wish me luck, as I look to shag blokes in loos everywhere! :)

The Can-African Revolution... by Jose Guzman Colon

Some very sexy fashion photos from my friend Jose A Guzman Colon.... We had a blast shooting last night, so I could update my online profiles a bit. Enjoy!!!

From Raging Boy to Titan Man

I'm presently in Palm Springs on a warm late November day. Checking the tweet a friend sent me, with an image of myself, in a full page magazine layout. As I switch between apps

on my iPad, and glance occasionally at the pool, palm trees and mountains that beckon me to escape the air-conditioned great room.... I wonder. Is this really my life? Nah. Couldn't be. Must be a mirage.

It's been fun working with TitanMen for the first time, and working along some very cool and talented fellow performers. Really looking forward to seeing the final edits, for the sizzling hot scenes I'm shooting with Brad Kalvo, Jaden Grey (pictured left), and Jessie Coulter (pictured top and below). Plus getting to hang out with new performers Trenton Ducati (pictured left), and Jordan White has been stupid-fun!

I would have expected by this amount of time (almost 3yrs) being in the industry, I'd be done... But modeling work is as busy as ever. I feel like I'm constantly re-inventing myself, and there is still so much to explore... Just something to share piglets. I'm feeling grateful.


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Art that's Awesome!

My bf makes fun of the fact that I use 'Awesome' in my vocabulary a lot.... Well, what do you expect when you live in California? Besides, this time it's necessary. I had a photo shoot the Friday before Folsom with Al George of Awesome Images... and the pics turned out great! Check 'em out!

Jose Guzman Colon makes Race and Felix pretty.

During the time that my man Felix Barca was in SF, we coordinated a photoshoot with Jose Guzman Colon. I've always been a fan of Jose's work, and love the artistry and sensuality that he brings to photos.... I was elated when I asked if he was available to shoot us, and he jumped at it! :) Check out a sample of the pretty pics here.

OINK ALERT! Institutional Encounters and Rugburn!

Hey there piglets... two new DVDs for you to get your grubby little snouts into are in stores now.... On one hand, is Tommy Rawlins getting pounded by my fist, and beaten and fucked by me in a jail cell... on the other hand Shay Michaels and I flip fuck each other hard in a gym with our urban hats and kicks.... Whatever your taste, these videos are hot!

Working with Tommy Rawlins was a pleasure... that man can fucking take it! I fucked him against the bottom bunk of a jail cell, ramming his head against cement blocks. After I came, I then took him to the play room, where I proceeded to ram my arm up his ass to the elbow, and fuck him mercilessly on a gurney. HOT FUCKING TIME!

With Shay Michaels, we couldn't stop fucking each other... even between takes.... That boy has one of the meatiest asses in the business, and I loved being all up in there. :) Plus, he fucked me back pretty hard too.... so much that I came three times during the shoot. Steve Cruz was none too happy with me the first time I came... but he settled down when I had two more gushers... So, check these videos out in the Movies sidebar, or go to your local video gutter store to buy... 'Institutional Encounters' and 'Rugburn'!

I honed my cocksucking.... uh... acting skills at Julliard.

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Folsom / Castro Street Fair - Recap!

Hey my piglets... another Folsom Street Fair and Castro Street Fair has come and gone.... and once again, this year... trumped the previous year! Fucking amazing! So good, I needed some serious recovery time. But now that's it's all over I get to share with you my adventures....

Saturday night of Folsom Fair was off the hook, with two parties that Felix and I went to. Twisted was packed wall to wall with pornstars and porn industry insiders. It was the first time that Felix and I went out as an official porn couple, so there was no shortage of photos of us taken.... Then it was off to Magnitude where we danced, sweated, met lots of friends, danced and sweated some more.

The next morning was the Fair, and it almost looked like it was going to suck with the forecast calling for rain... but luckily the heavens parted, and all piglets rejoiced in their slutty city surroundings. This year we both dressed as superheroes, and looked fucking awesome together at the Falcon/Raging Stallion booth. A testament to how much of a hit a costume is, was how many people kept stopping us to take our picture. As well as the Huffington Post running a main story pic on Folsom Fair with me in it.... Fucking A! You can't get better marketing than that. After the fair, Felix had a Hard Friction shoot with Morgan Black, and afterward we went out to dinner foregoing Real Bad.... We were wiped.

The next few days were filled with sunny days at the beach and Dolores Park (as well as fucking a few guys together). But we were back in piggy (or piggier) form for our Fetish Force shoot on Thursday. That's right piglets... you get to look forward to a very intense fetish scene with Felix Barca and I coming soon. Trust me when I say, this was monumental. You will soak yourself in cum from watching it!

That Friday, we went bowling. Yes. Bowling. My man wanted to experience something American. So, we got the gang together, and watched him sink gutter ball after gutter ball. Laugh Riot! The rest of the weekend was filled with a couple of b-day parties on Saturday, before the Castro Street Fair on the Sunday. It was a blast running around with my man, and actually getting some time to hang with friends. Both of us agree this was the most fun we'd ever had in our lives. Check out all the pics below.

Porn Star Advice.... Uncle Sam likes gay porn too!

I was a little surprised by the reaction I got, on the last time I posted on my 'Dear Race'. Seems like not only did fans love it, but models, and some industry insiders. Both TLA, and Gay Demon wrote some wonderful articles on my porn advice blog post! Thanks guys! You rock! :) Best part is, the questions keep on coming from models.... So, let's get to answering one.

Hey Race,

I'm curious as to how I go about filing taxes as a model, any advice?

EO

Dear EO,

Good on ya for thinking ahead, and not waiting until the last minute on this one.... Because Uncle Sam will get you one way or another. A 1099-Miscellaneous form will be mailed to you from the studio or studios that you work with. Will usually arrive in the mail at the end of the taxation year or the beginning of the new year. Hold on to these forms for when you are about to do your taxes. Whether you are using QuickTax or H&R Block, as a model you will file the income from these forms as an independent contractor, and specify the occupation as 'model'. Now, it's important to remember that as a model, you are entitled to make deductions on things related to your work. Gym memberships, clothing, supplements, haircuts, travel expenses for appearances.... I can't stress enough for you to SAVE THESE RECEIPTS!!! These will help in the long run, and will add up to large deductions from what you may owe Uncle Sam. The best thing to do is have a basket by your desk, and drop these receipts in there whenever you've made a purchase. Organize the receipts before tax time in folders for travel, gym membership, supplements, clothing, food, and cosmetic, and enter the totals for each folder into the deduction lines of your tax form. You should save a great deal on what you owe, or possibly get funds back! Yay, for you! More shopping!!

Christmas for Piglets... comes only once a year!

Hey Piglets, it is that time.... the time when gag-balls are tied to the salivating pig-boy with care. Large parcels of fisting lube, and play sheets arrive from the magical UPS man.... and everyone delights in singing the praise of Nasty Pig. Ahhhhh..... Folsom Fair!!!

Okay, so it's time to give you the low-down on where I'll be and what I'll be doing.... but firstly... I'm on the cover of the Gloss Magazine Folsom Fair program guide. Awwww.... Yeah! My second magazine cover! I guess my mug is going to be all over the place this year.... fuckin A! I'll be starting off the weekend when my man Felix arrives in town.... so, don't plan on seeing me out much before Friday.... wink, wink.

Saturday, Sept 24th I have two events.... I'll be at Mezzanine for Twisted - Falcon / Raging Stallion Men of the Year Party! DJ Ricky Sinz will be spinning, and I'll be there with Felix from 8pm to 11pm.... and if you wanna be a part of the fun, click here! Afterward, we go from there to Folsom Fair's Official Magnitude Party. Woohoo! Sunday Sept. 25th, is of course the Folsom Fair, and I will be at the Naked Sword/ Falcon / Raging Stallion booth with Felix Barca from 1pm to 2:30pm.

Come by and say hello, or bare some skin for me to autograph your private parts. After the day of enjoying the fair, I'll be going to Real Bad..... to dance the night away. :) Look forward to meeting and seeing all of my piglet fans.... Can't wait! The countdown has begun!

Porn Star Advice: Dealing with the Haters

Every once and awhile models ask me for advice. I have no idea why. I guess it's because I'm a good listener, and I've worked for a long time both in front and behind the camera. I recently got an email from a model, and after I answered him, I realized this might be a new thing to blog about.... Granted, I don't believe I'm a guru in any way, but I do have the ability to not get bothered by much, and to make light of a bad situation. So here it goes piglets..... Porn advice via Dear Race.
Dear Race,

Hey... I have a question and I was wondering if you can tell me what you think. I've had a few blog posting comments sent to me from some people, and I've read a few on my own and I'm noticing more and more how people are ripping me apart on these blogs and forums. I'm getting some good feedback, but other times I'm seeing people being complete dicks and criticizing me for everything. Is this normal? Has the same thing happened to you in the past? I'm trying not to take it personally, but I can't help but wonder if this is reflective of something I am doing (or not doing) in the scenes I have done. What do you think?

LV


Dear LV,

I'm afraid to say it's very normal, unfortunately. Blame it on the anonymity of the internet, whatever. It's the double-edged sword from being in the industry. Fans will put you on a pedestal and treat you like a god, others will make snarky disgusting comments that they would never do to someone, face to face. You have to take all comments, the good and the bad, with a grain of salt. Don't waste too much time listening to any of it. Say thank you for the good comments, ignore the insults. There's nothing worse that you can do (for your porn career), but to answer back on some piss-ant fucker who writes bile, just to see their words in print. You can never win an online war... so the best thing to do is just ignore them. Otherwise they know they've gotten to you, and it helps promote and elevate them, and their useless and hate filled vitriol even more.

It happened to me a great deal, when I first began.... Not as much anymore. Once people notice you have a thick skin, they seem to give up. This has absolutely nothing to do with you, or what you are doing. Let me make that clear. It's really just... sour grapes. Don't write about or reply to comments. Don't bring anymore attention to them. It's their 15 minutes, and it's sadly all they have. Listen to your friends, they know you more than anybody.... and they'll probably say, that you're doing a great job, and are nothing short of fabulous. :)