On April 4, 1961, in Houston TX, the bouncing baby boy, Tom Bryan, entered the world in the same suit he presently wears in his DVD offerings today. Byron seems as probably one of only a half dozen men in porn that most people know by name. In his industry women dominate as known and famous stars.

Byron, who also grew up in Sam Houston’s city, comes from a large family of four sisters. He fast-tracked through high school and graduated a year early. Next stop: Los Angeles, where Tom got a foothold in the adult business, specifically a video/novelty store, which peered out directly to Jim South's World Modeling Agency across the street. In May of 1982, Byron walked into Jim’s and met with him and Jim signed him to a shoot. Bobby Hollander's “Anything Goes: Gourmet Video 19” was Tom's first shoot. His first scene didn't go too great, but Tom decided to stick it out, in a couple of ways, and soon landed major roles and girls in “Private Teacher.” Then came the exciting offerings of “All-American Girls 2 - In Heat” and the great Marilyn Chambers movie “Up 'n' Coming.” A host of adult video producers took notice of the 21-year-old. Byron did a number of loops and magazine layouts. He did the shoots to pay his rent, and then the work started and kept pouring in.

Over the following years Byron established himself as a presence in the adult video world. He has received countless awards. By 1991 he appeared in over 250 videos, averaging between two and three scenes per movie, and, in addition, he appeared in a number of still magazine shoots for European and American publications.

In 1997 Byron signed with a fledgling company called Elegant Angel. The company decided to bring Byron on board as an actor and a director and pushed him to direct his own video-series titled “Cumback Pussy.” In 1998 Byron left Elegant Angel and, along with some other great personalities, formed his own and their company called Extreme Associates. The name represents its promise to produce "extreme" videos.

To date Byron has appeared in nearly 2,000 adult videos, a few mainstream films [such as an extra in 52 Pick-Up (1986),] and he has been inducted into the XRCO and AVN Hall of Fame.

Now, lucky for all of us, including the “us” at The Qlimax Times On-line, Tom Byron took some time out of his very busy Porn Fucking Schedule to answer some burning questions we have for him. Screw Marilyn Manson, this guy is the true “God Of Fuck!” This interview is both insightful and funny! This is the guy you want to be best friends with! So read on and check it out! Incidentally, Tom Byron appears as one of the most unassuming and real people in the X-Rated industry.

QLIMAX ONLINE: Tom, Thanks for doing this, we’re big fans!

TOM BYRON: No problem.  Thanks for watching!

QLIMAX: You once said, “I actually wanted to be a porno star ever since I was fifteen and a half.” What were you doing at this moment to have that epiphany?

TOM: Looking at my dad’s hidden Playboy stash, reading about the burgeoning industry (this was 1976) and being intrigued by a situation where one could get paid to fuck and be a movie star. Oh, and jerking off.

QLIMAX: At what age did you discover Sex?

TOM: I can’t think of an age where I wasn’t completely obsessed with my penis.

QLIMAX: How old were you and how did you get to the Sex Industry from Texas?

TOM: I had just turned 21, having arrived in California two years earlier in a ’76 Capri. I got a job at Le Sex Shoppe on Van Nuys Blvd. in Sherman Oaks. Two weeks later I was sitting in Jim South’s office. A week later I’m attempting to do a DP with Craig Roberts and a blonde coke whore for Bobby Hollander’s Anything Goes. This was 1982.

QLIMAX: You've been in the industry a long time. What do you think is the reason for your longevity?

TOM: I just won’t leave. They can’t get rid of me. Seriously, just getting along with people, the ability to re-invent myself and adapt to different shifts in the biz.

QLIMAX: Tell us about your Tattoos?

TOM: Nothing to tell, really.  It’s just one tattoo. A flaming dragon on my right arm. It was done by a pretty famous LA tattoo artist. I can’t remember her name. I thought about getting more, I’m glad I didn’t. I don’t like tattoos on women. The female body is perfect. No one has ever been made more attractive by inking their body, in my opinion.

QLIMAX: Now I hear you play in a rock band?

TOM: You heard wrong. I PLAY Rock Band on Playstation 3. I had my little Dirk Diggleresque foray in the music biz, never went anywhere.

QLIMAX: Why did you not pursue that career?

TOM: Heart wasn’t into it. Porno is something I’ve dedicated my life to. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.

QLIMAX: How about mainstream acting?

TOM: See above. As much as one would imagine it being cool to be Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise and make 20-30 mil a picture, or whatever, when you put it all in perspective, it’s pretty awesome to be 47 years old and be able to pork 18 year olds in the ass. AND make a living at it!

QLIMAX: Did your porn success give you access to meeting Rock Stars? Any good stories?

TOM: You and the rock stars, jeez.  Yes, I met rock stars, actors, politicians, and all manner of folk. Not really into the name-dropping, that’s so Ron Jeremy.

QLIMAX: What do you like doing more, the dialogue or the sex?

TOM: They both provide completely different levels of satisfaction. But if I had to choose, I’d rather fuck than talk.

QLIMAX: When did you decide you wanted to direct?

TOM: When I discovered it paid more, although that’s not so much the case anymore. Talent is making mad cheddar these days. That’s another reason I cast myself in just about all my movies these days. I don’t want to pay high male talent rates when I’m already paying the girl a bunch of dough.

QLIMAX: How do you decide on a movie theme? To me it seems like sometimes you are sitting around half-baked and then go… “Assclowns!” That’s a great idea? Is that true, and what were you on when you decided to make it?

TOM: You just described the process and answered your own question.

QLIMAX: How do you get the okay for a movie? Is there a pitch meeting?

TOM: I say “These are the girls I want to fuck this month!” and they say “OK!”

QLIMAX: You seem to be in great shape, is that because you know you're on camera? Was it that way in your early days?

TOM: I maintain pretty well for my age. I definitely have to take better care of my self now than when I was younger. I should probably work out more, but doing scenes works up a good sweat.

QLIMAX: Have you taken any Performance drugs… i.e. Viagra?

TOM: I’ve dabbled. Some of it’s pretty good. I wish we had that shit back in the 80’s, coulda used it a coupla times…

QLIMAX: Have you seen or know of other performers doing so?

TOM: Some do, some don’t. I dunno, who cares? I would rather see an artificially induced hard cock in a scene than a “natural” softee machine.

QLIMAX: Ever have any stage fright in your career or performance problems?

TOM: Believe it or not, I still get a butterfly or two before a scene. Because I’m still in awe of women, and even after having sex with hundreds of them over the years, they make me nervous.

QLIMAX: Do you have any favorite actresses that you've worked with and why?

TOM: I’m really digging Holly Wellin lately. She has nice skin, she smells good, and she’s just a dirty fucking little animal. I like Naudia Nyce. Olivia O’lovely and her big fat fuckin ass. I’m usually not one for the Vivid Girl types, unless they bring something to the table sexually, like Sasha Grey. I love that she might be perceived as being way too pretty for porn, yet she gets fucked in the ass just like all the other filthy whores. I live for girls like her.

QLIMAX: Was there ever a day when you got to the set and didn't want to fuck the girl in your scene?

TOM: Yeah, maybe in the old days. I pretty much pick and choose who I pork these days. Life is good.

QLIMAX: What are your Filming Pet Peeves?

TOM: Don’t really like when people bring their friends to the set to watch the scene because it can distract or otherwise inhibit the female talent. If you don’t have a reason to be there, don’t.

QLIMAX: Is it now or was it ever as wild as a guy imagines the porn industry being… I.E… 24-Hour a day orgies!

TOM: More like 12 hr orgies. Gotta work in that sleep time.

QLIMAX: Is it as cool as a job as every DVD renting Average Joe out there thinks it is?

TOM: Cooler.

QLIMAX: What is the reaction when people run into you on the street and realize who you are?

TOM: Usually just a double take or a knowing nod. People are used to a wide assortment of personalities in LA.

QLIMAX: What is the best way for a Fan to approach you when out in public doing your everyday living?

TOM: Be polite. “Hey Tom, big fan, I appreciate your work” is much more preferable to describing their favorite anal scene, especially if children are within earshot. You’d be surprised how many are clueless in that regard.

QLIMAX: Who are your real porn friends?

TOM: Everyone in porn is my friend.

QLIMAX: Have you met all the porn legends? Any stories?

TOM: Yeah, I’ve pretty much met them all, Harry Reems, we did ‘L’mour’ and ‘Sister Dearest’ together. Did Dickman and ‘Throbbin with John Holmes.’ Did cocaine with Paul Thomas. The only regret I have is not getting to fuck Annette Haven. We almost did, she was originally cast in ‘If My Mother Only Knew,’ in the Honey Wilder role. I don’t know what happened.

QLIMAX: What’s the coolest Porn industry Story you can tell us?

TOM: I got my cock sucked by a 20-year-old former cheerleader yesterday. I can’t imagine a porn story cooler than that. I do have some anecdotes. I should probably pursue a book deal at some point.

QLIMAX: How have you noticed the industry changing since you first started?

TOM: There is less pubic hair. More performers. The industry constantly changes, whether it be the delivery format, the political climate, the economy, etc.

QLIMAX: If you had to pick one Movie each (Acting and Producing) to best show someone what you do, which titles of yours would you pick?

TOM: I still get a lot of feedback on ‘Private Teacher,’ from 1983. I dunno, ‘Indigo Delta’ was fun, I got to play a serial killer. ‘In Flesh,’ I played an evil clown/CIA agent. ‘Kinky Business’ back in 1984 was my first big lead. ‘Sister Dearest,’ was a great experience, too bad the original is illegal now, because it had Traci Lords in it.

QLIMAX: You have won a Shit-load or Awards, which is your favorite, and do they mean shit to you?

TOM: No, I like winning them as much as anyone, I guess. Nice to be recognized. I’ve won a bunch over the years, including hall of fames, lifetime achievement, etc. I don’t really have a favorite. I don’t have a lot of them now, because I left them in a box and they got lost in an office move.

QLIMAX: First the 8MM went away, then Theaters dried up, next the VHS got replace by the DVD… what do you think the future of the Adult Store and Adult Movie is?

TOM: I think upscale adult boutiques will stick around for a while, but I think adult bookstores as we knew them are on their way out. Digital delivery will win out in the end over discs and books. Most people won’t want to go into a dirty bookstore and risk seeing someone they know when they can get what they want on the internet privately and with no physical evidence. But then there are those who can’t watch porn in their house, they will need somewhere to go and watch it, so maybe I’m wrong.

QLIMAX: What do you foresee for your future?

TOM: Having sex with a lotta hot chicks

QLIMAX: How would you like to be remembered?

TOM: As the guy who had sex with a lotta hot chicks.

QLIMAX: Anything you want to say to your fans and our readers?

TOM: Got some good stuff coming up. ‘Asseaters Unanimous 16,’ ‘Dinner For Two,’ is coming out soon. It has two girls in every scene. That was fun. Also, ‘House of Ass 9’ just wrapped shooting. That’s got a great anal scene with Missy Stone (what a looker!) and a really hot 3-way with Amber Rayne and Sunny Lane. Thanks for allowing me to have the ultimate life. Please keep buying my movies so I can continue.

Writers Note: Qlimax Times Online would like to thank Tom for his candor and humor, as well as Alexandra for all her continued help and support!

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