Buck Angel has had a tough life. But he has also been fortunate. Twenty years ago he happened on the opportunity to make himself the person he always wanted to be. The world is full of people who, either mildly uncomfortable or seriously dysmorphic, believe themselves to be living in the wrong body. Buck was not only able to become a man; he was able to become a particular type of man.Buck nakedThe Irish Times
Friday, August 3, 2012
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2012/0803/1224321338483.html
photo: The Irish TimesNow married to the esteemed body piercer Elayne Angel, Angel recognises his good fortune and, when not making exotic films, spends his days spreading his life-enhancing philosophy throughout the universe.
"I never was an extrovert before," he says. "But I then became a public speaker. My parents were amazed. I was so shy when I was young. It was never my intention to be so extroverted. I never intended to be so open. I don't hold back. I talk about anything."
The frantic chatter stills for a moment while he considers his journey. "If I can connect with one 15-year-old who is thinking of killing himself, it's worthwhile. I really do feel that I am saving people's lives."
Related Event:
Sexing the Transman plays at the Light House Cinema, Dublin, tomorrow [Saturday August 4] at 2.30pm.
The Buck Angel Effect – a conversation and workshop – follows at 4.30pm
