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There were many reasons why I exaggerated the truth and fabricated stories during the height of my fame as the World's First Porn Star. The truth is - I was born in the middle of Ohio in 1944 and dropped out of school to join the army at age 16. I was stationed for three years in Nuremberg, Germany before I made my way out to California in search of fame and fortune.

Between working various odd jobs, I discovered opportunities as a nude model, but I kept that a secret from my first wife (whom I married in 1965). She eventually found out because my work as a nude model parlayed into the burgeoning world of adult films!

In 1970, I accepted a role that changed my life forever - the randy private dick, Johnny Wadd. At that time, the director didn't realize what he had created; the movie was instantly popular and we made eight more JOHNNY WADD films. I also worked in hundreds of other adult films during that decade. It was my pleasure to work with many beautiful actresses, service wealthy women as a gigolo on the side, plus I had several extra-marital relationships.

My longest affair began in the early '70s, when I began to experiment with drugs. Just like anyone else, I never intended on becoming an addict. I was afraid to admit I'd lost control of my life, but it was true. In my constant search for drugs, I associated with people that I would have previously crossed the street to avoid. The lowest point of my life was in the summer of 1981, when I double-crossed one of these associates and then found myself connected to an unsolved, multiple homicide. Although I was acquitted on those murder charges, I was held in contempt of court because I refused to divulge the details of what I knew.

In November of 1982, I was released from prison and on the set of my comeback film, MARATHON, I met a young adult actress who became my second wife. We enjoyed family life together for a few years, until I tested positive for HIV in 1986. The way I looked at it, I wasn't interested in prolonging the inevitable; I passed away on March 13, 1988. Ironically, it became legal in August 1988 to make pornographic films in California. So, I never worked legally in adult films, but after 20 years, my legacy lives on; they call me The King, but to those who know me well, I was just John.

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Sex Herald Review

This review is from Sex Herald.  Check the newest Hustler - Canada for an interview with pictures of the authors.John Holmes: A Life Measured in InchesBy Jennifer Sugar and Jill C. NelsonReviewer: A. ...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:21:00 GMT

New Review of INCHES

Check out johnholmesinchesblog.com for links to several podcast interviews!__________Hot ... Off the Press: Erotica in Print March 11 2009, by marq - XX FactorJohn Holmes was the world's first porn st...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:01:00 GMT

Las Vegas

*Please be sure to check out Jill's myspace page, johnholmesinches.com, and johnholmesinchesblog.com to see photos of us in Vegas.The 2009 AEE Las Vegas convention was a tremendous success and busy! J...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:56:00 GMT

Erotic Heritage Museum - Las Vegas - Saturday, January 10th 4-6 pm

Erotic Heritage Museum Book Signing! In addition to our four day appearance at the Adult Entertainment Expo, Jill & I have been invited by special request to do a book signing at the Ero...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:34:00 GMT

New Review & Interview with "Inches" Authors on gramponante.com

John Holmes book also measured in inches John Holmes single-schlongedly embodied the American narrative of success, downfall, and redemption in its porn context, which means something different fro...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Mittenlit Book Review & Podcast Interview

A New Biography of the Top Gun in the Porno Industry by B. CastanierThis past week (November 3, 2008) the two authors of a new biography on John C. Holmes did a book signing and discussion in Lansing....
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:43:00 GMT

Adult Entertainment Expo 2009 + More

It's happening in Vegas...ADULT ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2009 - JANUARY 8-11TH!We will be at the Adult Entertainment Expo Show 2009, at the Protecting Adult Welfare (PAW) booth, hosted by William Margold. W...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:40:00 GMT

Contest for a FREE copy of INCHES

Clocking in at a whopping 581 pages and including many photos from throughout Holmes' life and career, this ridiculously well researched book features interviews with Holmes' family and friends such a...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:02:00 GMT

Schulers’ Signing 9.3.08 and Film Threat Review/Interview with the Authors

MONDAY, November 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. -- Authors Jennifer Sugar and Jill Nelson will read and sign John Holmes: A Life Measured in Inches at Schuler Bookstore in Lansing, MI (at Eastwood Towne Center)...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:40:00 GMT

Kudos for INCHES:

The author of the "Whatever became of?" series had this to say about A Life Measured in Inches:"Long overdue, precisely researched and a breezy read." -- Richard LamparskiVeteran film director and cre...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:13:00 GMT