Ron Jeremy holds The Guinness Book of World Record's title for "Most Appearances in Adult Films" with over 2,000 under his belt. Along with Jenna Jameson, he's the only pornstar who's a pop culture icon. Jeremy is also the most accessible and uninhibited celebrity I've ever encountered—-what other famous person can get away with biting fans' nipples or offering photo opportunities with his 9.75 inch costar? Yet, when many people first see Jeremy, they can't understand how a man who looks like their perverted uncle could became an icon in an industry based on raw sex appeal. After talking with Jeremy, one gets a sense that his epic career has less to do with sex and more to do with his genuine excitement about everything he's doing. He speaks with the enthusiasm of an aspiring actor when he lists the minor roles he's had in mainstream projects; he sounds like a porn newcomer when talking about coming to Tampa for the chance to schmooze and have sex with fellow pornstars off set. His secret for his career longevity may be similar to his surprising advise for remaining horny: prolong the climax. At heart, he's still an actor searching for his first leading role. I caught up with Jeremy while he was in Nevada celebrating the birthday of Dennis Hof, the owner of the famous Moonlite Bunny Ranch.
Shawn Alff: Is it true that you're one of the few male pornstars who doesn't use male enhancement or performance drugs like Viagra?
Ron Jeremy: I've actually endorsed all kinds of products like Vigrx, Extenze, and Rize 2 the Occasions, but I've never used one product in my entire life.
SA: What's the secret to staying horny all the time?
RJ: I don't really, but one of the tricks is
This article appears in Sep 30 – Oct 6, 2010.