Lori Michaels

Q: Was it a culture shock to move from California to Texas?

Lori Michaels: No, I moved to Texas when I was only three.

Q: Were you popular in high school?

Lori Michaels: I wasn't really in a clique or anything. We were poor, and I had to wear "hand-me-down" clothes. So kids mostly made fun of me.

Q: Did you go to college?

Lori Michaels: No, I never got the chance.

Q: How did you get into the industry?

Lori Michaels: Stephen [Hicks, Photographer] shot me for Penthouse when I was in L.A. with the clothing company that I worked for.

Q: Did Stephen help introduce you to any adult studios?

Lori Michaels: No, Stephen recommended not doing adult movie. He didn't want anyone to use me, and I appreciated his concern. He is really a nice guy!

Q: What was it like on the Penthouse photo shoot?

Lori Michaels: [Pretty much] like any other photo shoot. The Earl Miller one had the biggest budget. They rented a large schooner for a couple of days-with crew and all! I was never so sea sick in my life! [Laughs]

Q: Were you uncomfortable being nude at first?

Lori Michaels: It never bothered me. I'm not really an exhibitionist, but I like being nude outside at home.

Q: How did you get involved with Vivid?

Lori Michaels: I just heard that they were the best, and I contacted Steve Hirsch. I took a video of myself, and they flew me out.

Q: Did you do much video work before Vivid?

Lori Michaels: Nope, never did any adult video!

Q: Do you enjoy your work with Vivid?

Lori Michaels: Yes, [except] I have too much to do and too little time to do it!

Q: What is it like to be a Vivid Girl?

Lori Michaels: They treat me very well!

Q: Do you have a favorite position or sexual activity?

Lori Michaels: Yes, missionary. The guy's hands are under my ass-hard and fast! Can't ask for anything more than that! [Laughs]

Q: Describe your ideal lover.

Lori Michaels: Someone that is caring and sensual. Looks aren't that important to me. I'm more into the person.

Q: Describe your ultimate fantasy evening.

Lori Michaels: Eating some good crab legs at a seaside restaurant, and then laying back on a tiger in the woods looking up at the stars. I love animals.

Q: Do you feel that adult actresses get a bad rap for their work?

Lori Michaels: I think you get what you ask for.

Q: Is it harder to gain respect either in the entertainment industry or your personal life-is it harder for people to get to know the "real you"?

Lori Michaels: I think the adult actress thing is too stereotyped. People can't believe I'm so down to earth once they get to know me.

Q: You seem very knowledgeable about the Internet...how is your site going?

Lori Michaels: It is doing very well. I am self-taught and do it all myself. I'm getting around million hits a month now on www.lorilive.com. Also, www.fantasytown.com is doing quite well-and my new casino at www.sugarslive.com is now up and running. I just need time to refine it.

Q: What features can we find on the sites?

Lori Michaels: I have free screen savers to download, photo galleries, chat room, web cams, and a movie channel playing my movie scenes. [It has] just about anything you want. I think I've only had one person complain about not getting their money's worth in my VIP room. I probably give guys more personal stuff than any site out there.

Q: What plans do you have for the future?

Lori Michaels: I'm building an animal care facility in Arkansas. I hope to have it completely finished by next spring.

Q: Any horror stories from the movie sets?

Lori Michaels: No, I never had any. Just that damn wig I had to wear on, "Stardust 8." Try screwing in that damn thing! [Laughs]

Q: What is the craziest thing that you have ever done?

Lori Michaels: I made love in a boat that was on display at Pioneer Village, in Minden, Nebraska. After I finished, I looked up and saw this camera...[Laughs]