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Out of the Blue: Confessions of an Unlikely Porn Star

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I am a straight, married woman.

I am certainly not the target audience for this book.
But I am here to tell you that this was by far the most enjoyable
reading experience I have had in at least ten years.

If you are about to buy Augusten Bourroughs, David Sedaris, or John Updike, promise me you will at least buy Blue Blake's book at the same time. He takes a page from all of those writers--revealing, hysterical, and brilliantly sophisticated (which come to think of it are probably adjectives that describe the author himself) but makes it entirely his own. You will never laugh so hard.

What surprises most about this book, however, is how inspiring it is. Every time I picked it up, I would scream in delight at my husband that he HAD to read it. Obviously my joy was stemming from the raucous, delicious humor throughout the story. But more important, Out of the Blue is a tale of survival and hope, tenacity and raw ambition, and drives home the idea that following your dreams really is possible, making life-long friends all over the world along the way. In fact, this is the quintessential American Dream story. (Sorry, Mrs. Palin)

Mr. Blake takes us through his rough, poor beginnings in Nottingham, abusive father and all, without indulging in any sort of precious self-pity. By not falling into this common auto-biographical trap he ends up completely seducing the reader and leaves you wanting more upon more of his shameless beauty.

I am sending this book to all my friends, straight and gay.
And I am going to try and start living my life with a little more irreverent courage in the spirit of a man who has clearly never been afraid of the terrifying exquisiteness we call life.

What a kick! A great read, quick, sexy, intimate and hysterical. Make sure you have an apple martini nearby when you sit down to read this book.

Blue Blake does a fabulous job telling his story and lets the reader in on some juicy tidbits along the way. From England to New York to Florida and finally Los Angeles, California we get to share the exploits of Blue's extraordinary life. Not to mention all the sex!

The best part of this book is Blue's fantastic, always joyful outlook on a life that has presented him with several hurdles. He jumps them all beautifully and the result is a book full of humor, titillation and a glimpse into one of the most profitable industries in the U.S.

Did I mention all the sex? Have fun with this one.

Everybody loves hearing about the elite. Notice that fairy tales are usually about princesses, not commoners. Notice how well "Dynasty" did on TV during the 1980s. This book is in line with that: Blue Blake is beautiful with an exciting, sexual career. Plus, he gets busy with lots of hot guys. This book is a very quick read because of its sexy nature.

Blue Blake, a white British porn star, and Bobby Blake, a Black American porn star released autobiographies right around the same time. A student could write a great paper comparing the two. Blake's book is so apolitical: AIDS and homophobia almost never come up. He never speaks about coming to terms with his sexuality or having his first experience. Bobby's book discusses a lot about racism, homophobia, religion, AIDS, family dysfunction, and other matters. Do these books show that one type of man has to be political, when one type of man can ignore those issues? Do they show how one type of man has life so much easier than the other type of man?

Let me also compare this book to Boy George's autobiography. First, Blue does not use the tons of British slang that George did. Then again, Blue seems to have spent more time in the US than George. The point being: American readers won't be lost the way they may have been reading George's book. (Lord knows I was!) Whereas I cared less about Boy George's pre-Culture Club life, Blue's life pre-porn in the UK was very interesting. He was young and active during the same "New Romantic" time as George, but it comes off as more interesting here.

There's something that has me totally lost: it's hard to immigrate to the US, yet Blue never explains how he did it so easily. For employment, an American boss has to prove that no American wanted to do the job before he/she hires from abroad. Many American guys can do what Blue does. Secondly, marriage and engagement is a way to bring an opposite-sex partner here, but not a same-sex one under current law. Not just for Blue, but for Anthony Hardwood, Chance Caldwell, Peter North, and many rainbow flag porn stars, I have no idea how they got to come here and work. Remember, you are not allowed to work on a tourist's visa. Are porn stars deemed professional elites like Einstein or violin virtuosos?! Is that how these hot guys came here!?

This book is filled with Blue getting down with men who identify as straight. Those who believe that sexuality is fluid will love his example. However, some maintain that sexual fluidity is acceptable for one gender and not the other. I do fear that some will read Blue as "predatory" as a rainbow flag man who "recruits." Joey Stefano was a porn star who had a biography and he played one role in the bedroom. Jon Vincent has a biography and he play another role. Blue is a VERSATILE actor, if you know what I mean.

I enjoyed reading this book and I encourage more porn stars to pen books. Still, know that the book is light and apolitical and won't compete with Michel Foucault or Michelangelo Signorile in the least.

Book arrived on time and in shape described. Mr. Blake on one funny guy. He could have been a little more forthcoming with juicy details.

As others have said, this book is a DELIGHT to read. Hilarious, breezy and it was over before I could take a breath. I wanted more!

Blue Blake is not only talented onscreen and off (as director, he's great), but he is SO witty and and smart. Who knew? I figured him for a fleshy lunkhead, had NO idea what an amazing attitude towards life he has.

I enjoyed this memoir so much. The book ends once Blue starts his own production company, Big Blue Productions. I am ready for a follow up! I want more BLUE.

THIS IS THE HOW TO GUIDE FOR YOU!
Blue Blake's book is funny,smart,sexy and incredibly tender. You get a total insider's view of every side of the porn business. The love story between him and Harold ties a bow completely around this book making it a fabulous read.

It is full of deep non meaningful sex that everyone can enjoy. A fast easy read that will make you laugh

What a hoot! I've been following Blue's career since I met him in London in 1994. If you know his work, you know he's talented, but when you read this book, you'll learn that he's so damned funny...in a jaded sort of way. I couldn't put it down!

What a decadent treat to follow the footsteps of an adult film performer such as Blue. This book delivers on every level and appeals to the voyeur in us all. It speaks to those of us who keep moving through life, strive for success and find strength in the ones we love. It's a clever, witty, charming reveal about a man whom many have known but few truly know, that is until you read the book. I confess... I loved it.

I know Blue personally. He had kindly given me a copy of his book and I knew right away that I wanted to share this wild and crazy tale with my best friend in the U.S. So rather than sending it over from London I decided to use Amazon. The gift was a great hit and I was glad I could share the story with someone who really appreciates the mad and crazy turns that life can take sometimes.

was hoping for something else. not worth the money. 2 stars but only for his honesty.