The Rise and Fall of the Monster

[OneFinger]

Gay porn star Michael Brandon goes from meth addict to antidrug poster boy and, tragically, back to meth addict.

 

http://www.xxxmichaelbrandon.com/art/aug07gallery.jpg

 

http://www.sfweekly.com/2008-10-01/news/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-monster/

 

Very sad story about some of the problems within the gay porn industry.

[N13]

My heart cries for Michael.

 

I first met him shortly after his release from jail. He was 'sobor' and clean. He told me about it, I guess as a way of reminding himself that he could stay clean.

 

I saw him on and off during his years of transition from escort to porno biggie and was always impressed with his kind and generous nature.

 

That he has slipped is very sad.

 

Michael, if you read this, remember that you did it once and you can do it again. You have a lot of people pulling for you.

[JT Brooklyn]

There are those Performers both "Straight and Gay" who have survived and eventually moved on. Unfortunately that is and probaby will not be the case for all.

 

Sometimes a Big Dick or Big Tits...can get you in a whole lot of Trouble!

[Bart]

I am stunned. I shouldn't be but I am. I had never done an overnight, always a couple hour appt. I saw his reviews on HooBoy and took a chance. He was extremely cordial on the phone, picked up in two rings..

 

The man was and still is an icon in Porn and was one of the most humble easy to know people I have ever met. Always willing to share his story and the love of his life. He said he would probably be leaving escorting in the next six months to transition to the business side of porn. He needed to come to town to finalize the deal to make the mold for "Monster". He just was a great guy to be with and will always be one of the best encounters of my life. And it is all real, every inch! It was almost a week before my butt area felt normal again.

 

Anyway I am hopeful his man stands by him and he can find his way back to sobriety.

[Argos]

It blew my mind to read this story. I have seen Michael and he is a great guy. He told me about his addiction, the time he spent in prison and how he was determined to stay sober. I am sorry to read that he has given into his addiction. I can only wish him well.

[SAdler]

Michael is an incredible talent, a legend in this industry and more importantly an amazing person. If I could ever assign the title of mentor to someone it was him.

 

We met early on and he was the warmest and kindest guy I could ever have hoped for starting off in an often scary industry. He showed me the ropes and told me what I needed telling. His advice has always taken me far and to this day he's always had a smile on his face whenever I've seen him.

 

I wish him the best on his journey back to sobriety and know that if anyone can do do it -- it's him.

[pierrot]

This is incredibly sad. I hired him once when he was escorting. He was very friendly and likeable, and very good sex. He is quite well hung of course, but the "monster" thing has been exagerated -- definitely not the biggest escort or porn star out there. I've hired a number who were bigger. Although everyone overestimates penis size, he is probably about a real 8".

At that time, he had a rather thin but nicely defined physique. He is not as tall as he appears in the films, probably about 5'10 or so. He was handsome with sandy blond hair and piercing blue eyes. But what I remember particularly was his warm, charming smile and relaxed manner.

I'm very sorry this drug thing has ruined his life. I hope he can fix it again, but it doesn't sound like its going to happen soon.

[+ Lucky]

Well, I saw it too! At Michael Brandon's Bad Boy Pool Party in Palm Springs in 2004, he was walking around naked at one point, so I would say at least an 8.

 

It is too bad that his life is suffering right now. I wondered though why One Finger started the thread with all of the duplicate pictures. Hardly conducive to the seriousness that followed.

[OneFinger]

>I wondered though why One Finger started the thread with all of the duplicate pictures. Hardly conducive to the seriousness that followed.

 

I only posted ONE pix of him which I found on his website. It's a collage of shots that he apparently thought was representative of himself. Sorry you don't approve of what he posted on his own website.

 

The reason I posted the picture was because I find it very irritating when a thread discusses a public figure and I can't always recall their face. Just trying to assist other readers in identifying the person since they might not recognize the name.

 

Lucky, please feel free to search the internet and post what you feel is a more appropriate picture.

 

I sincerely apologize for living up to your very high standards. Unfortunately, I doubt I will ever be able to reach your pinnacle of perfection. Sorry to get your shorts in a bunch by post something you feel is inappropriate on a public forum.

 

Please provide me with your e-mail address and I'll be sure you proofread and approve my future posts.

[+ Lucky]

relax, hon...this is just a message board...my opinions affect your real life in no way whatsoever, but, yes, please submit further posts to the commandant headquarters for approval.

[OneFinger]

>but, yes, please submit further posts to the commandant headquarters for approval.

 

Still awaiting your e-mail address. Please provide immediately.

 

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Lucky Disclaimer: This message has not yet been reviewed and approved by Lucky. It probably does not meet his standards of perfection and may not be suitable (in his infinite wisdom) for public viewing.