Gaysian Bottom Eli Lewis Bares All: Who’s A True Porn Star, Who’s Annoying, And Which Studio Owner He’d Like To Kill
Performer, escort, powerbottom, bon vivant, and social media maven Eli Lewis seems to be able to do it all, but will he be able to tell me which gay porn studio owner he’d like to kill? Find out that and much more in Str8Up’s exclusive Eli Lewis interview below.
Str8UpGayPorn: Hi Eli! I know you’ve done a little bit of porn, but would you consider yourself a porn “star”?
Eli Lewis: No, not at all. The age of true porn “stars” is over. There are so many performers working in the industry these days that you need more than just an amazing body, great cock/ass, and stellar on and off-camera performance to set yourself apart from the masses. Is it the number of scenes? Is it the longevity in this industry? I don’t know.
OK, then who is a porn star?
By definition, a star is literally a a self-luminous object in space made of burning gas. Some of these boys definitely have that quality about them, though, so maybe they’re stars by their own respects.
But really, what do you think makes someone a star?
This really is a difficult question to answer, but whenever I think of a porn star, Tommy Defendi, Rafael Alencar, François Sagat, Matthew Rush, and Johnny Hazzard all come to mind—and not just because I want to sit on their faces. I think a porn star needs to not only have aesthetic beauty and a great presence, but also has to be well-liked and respected by his peers. How else would he have received so many accolades and gigs, if directors and other performers didn’t like and want to work with him, right?
I agree, although there are plenty of true gay porn stars who are definitely NOT liked by their peers. Describe the behavior of someone who thinks he’s a porn star, but actually isn’t.
Being a porn performer is a great ego boost: you are someone’s reason to jerk off. I’m sure I’m not the first person to say that I love the attention, but sometimes it can go to your head. A sense of ignorant entitlement is one of the least attractive qualities performers can take on after they’ve stamped a triple X on their Twitter handle or included a variation of “new porn star” to their bio. Do not step on the toes of those who have come before you; there is a difference between a curiosity and willingness to learn and be part of the little community we have, and inviting yourself to conversations and situations in which you have no business. Lastly, one’s social media presence should never be taken lightly: Just because you can tweet it doesn’t mean you should.
Tell me and everyone reading where you’ve worked.
I’m a total rice queen and have worked with Peter Fever Studios for the past year or so, but hope to work with a few more studios down the line. I gave GREAT face as the flamboyant fashion designer “Ring Ring Herro” in NakedSword’s The Pack, for which I hope to get a 2015 Grabby Awards nomination for Best Non-Sexual Performance.
Dare to dream. Do you consider yourself a powerbottom? What makes someone a true powerbottom?
I think I can honestly call myself a powerbottom at this point in my life. An insatiable desire for cock does not a power bottom make, because we all know that the thirst is real. A powerbottom does not necessarily need to be dominant or submissive, but instead know how to work a top to completion without excuses, complaints, apologies, or regrets. Oh, you’re ready to cum? That’s nice, but I’m not done with your cock yet.
You worked at Rentboy but recently left your position. Why’d you leave, and what do you do for money now?
I had a blast while working for Rentboy, but resigned to pursue other creative outlets that a 9-to-5 desk job didn’t permit me the time or freedom to explore. I’m currently a freelance event production designer, blogger, and father to a ruby King Charles cavalier. I still escort on the side to make ends meet and pay off my student loans, but I’m mostly just exploring all the possibilities and opportunities New York City has to offer.
As a sharp observer of the adult industry, name three things that are really annoying right now.
I thoroughly dislike when performers slut and sex shame one another, especially in regards to non-escorts calling out escorts. Not only is it petty, but it’s like the pot calling the kettle black. I also find it hilarious when someone tries to give advice to others when they are oblivious of the fact that they fall victim to the same mistakes. Lastly, I roll my eyes at performers who think more of themselves and expect others to fall in line with their actions and demands. Calm down, queen, we’re not saving lives here.
And three things you really love?
I absolutely love the camaraderie that comes with being in the porn industry. Discussing sex and sexuality in an open, non-judgmental safe space promotes more than just sex-positivity, but provides a forum for discussion about topics that are otherwise taboo. I love discovering what everyone does when they’re not balls deep inside me or getting their hole pounded until they’re sore. And the thing I currently love the most is the availability of social media to not only promote our work and each other, but to connect us to one another and our fans.
Tell me about your background. Where’d you grow up, were you always so slutty, and what are your aspirations in life?
I’m a good ol’ southern boy from Austin, Texas who has since suppressed the accent but retained the charm and hospitality. I was raised to ask questions, seek answers, and reject mediocrity. I came out of the proverbial closet at 15 years old and embarked on a lifelong journey to explore my sexuality, starting with my high school swim team. I moved to New York City to join a ballet company and had a great run with them until my resignation last year. As for my aspirations in life, if you had asked me that question five years ago it definitely would not have led me down this path, so for now I’ll say I aspire to be a better person each day. Too cheesy?
No, that’s charming. Tell me something about your BFF Leo Sweetwood that he would NOT want people to know?
Let’s get one thing straight: Leo Sweetwood is not my best friend—I am his. I adore that not-so-little weirdo. We have the same sense of humor and are always lovingly bitching at each other online and behind the scenes; it’s really fun. Make no mistake, though, I will cut a bitch for him—and we will cut you if you try to read the other one. That being said, something he definitely would not want people to know about is that he actually thinks I’m cute…in the right light.
Let’s play Fuck/Marry/Kill with Michael Lucas, mr. Pam, and Chi Chi LaRue.
Oh! This one’s easily going to get me in trouble with everyone, everywhere! I’d fuck Chi Chi, marry Pam, and kill Michael with kindness.
Which gay porn star do you think would win in a fight: Ryan Rose or Sebastian Young?
My money is on Sebastian Young, because I would love to see him fuck the lights out of Ryan in every single position known to man. When does this Naked Kombat scene come out?
If you could trade places with anyone in the industry for one day, with whom would you trade and what would you do?
If we’re talking about a Freaky Friday moment, I’d want to switch with Armond Rizzo because he’s a hot little number with a great body, ass, and personality, and every cock looks massive when it’s next to him. I jerk off to his scenes whenever I need to hit my cum shots on-camera, so I’d want to experience that firsthand!
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Crazier tattoo: Duncan Black’s big black cock or Connor Kline’s “Born This Way”?
While I can’t say that I support either of their poor life choices, who am I to judge? I have “TSK” emblazoned on my left shoulder blade and Leo Sweetwood has a cross on his arm to symbolize how he kicks his heels in the air and thanks Jesus for every cock that enters him—bless his heart. Was that bitchy enough of a deflection without me actually having to answer the question? Ha!
Yeah, thanks a lot! As an escort, is there anything you won’t do sexually?
I’m pretty sexually experimental, but the one thing I can assuredly say at this time is that I will NOT top a client. I can barely do it in my personal life, so there’s no really no reason to try it while escorting. I actually find it a little annoying, if not downright offensive, when clients ask why I’m not more versatile. It’s not me, nor is it what I advertise, so why bother? We only carry sizes 1, 3, and 5—you could try Sears.
What’s the weirdest thing a client’s asked you to do? Did you do it?
Most, if not all, of my clients are pretty vanilla, actually. The most far-fetched request I received was from a massage student who was working towards his certification and needed to document his hours of labored practice, so he hired me to be his test subject. We met for two to three hours every week, in which time he’d work out every pain and knot in my body. I am such a giver.
Finally, any advice for someone thinking about becoming an escort or gay porn star?
I’m one of the first people to champion the de-stigmatization of sex work, but there are several other social and economic factors that come in to play when you jump into this industry. It’s not exactly the most reliable and steady source of income, so if you’re doing it to make money, save up for a rainy day, have fun, and cash out with a goal in mind, then by all means I welcome you with arms and legs wide open.
