In his new album, Colton Ford reveals his story of coming to terms with the many layers that make up the silver daddy muscle-god we all know and love.
Of course, he is best known for his short but prolific time in porn. Colton Ford filmed twelve movies in ten months - but that was over ten years ago. Since then, he has dabbled in film (Another Gay Sequel), television (starring in three seasons of Here! TV’s vampire series, The Lair) and stage (performing Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Tour and Off Broadway in "Little House on the Ferry"). He has also released a slew of records –his latest, out now from Peace Bisquit, is his third full-length album.
Titled The Way I Am, the album features collaborations with such dance music notables as Chris Willis, Ultra Naté, and Razor & Guido. Colton Ford says it is the record he has always wanted to release. We love it, too – and not only for it’s perfect blend of dance, electronica, house, pop, funk, R&B, and jazz. The album’s title gives us a rare opportunity to get answers to the questions Colton Ford fans have always wanted to know about the multi-talented star.
GC: How are you as a lover?
CF: I’m loving, caring, supportive, understanding, thoughtful, patient and giving.
GC: How are you as a friend?
CF: Loving, caring, supportive, understanding. Basically, all I am as a lover.
GC: What makes you angry?
CF: Ignorance, unconsciousness and lack of empathy.
GC: What makes you smile?
CF: My adorable little niece, Haley.
GC: Are you someone who stops and smells the roses?
CF: Not as often as I should. I’m working on it though.
GC: When is the best time to approach you with bad news?
CF: Anytime. I don’t like putting something off just because it may be difficult to hear.
GC: Do you enjoy a nice bubble bath every now and then?
CF: I’m not really a bath guy.
GC: Are you set in your ways?
CF: In certain ways I guess I can be. For instance, I like things tidy and in their place. I do have my opinions, but I’m open for discussion and I’m able to look at things from different points of view. If something resonates with me and makes sense, I can be open to a new perspective.
GC: What is your guiltiest pleasure?
CF: I don’t necessary feel guilty about it, but I do like to smoke pot.
GC: What is one thing you would like to improve about yourself?
CF: I would like to become more conscious of the caretaker within me. I struggle at times with boundaries, especially with my love object.
GC: Who do you miss the most in the world?
CF: My mother. She was the kindest, sweetest woman I have ever known, and she had an amazing ability to accept just about anyone.
GC: Do you like to dress up or are you more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy?
CF: Jeans and tanktops.
GC: How do you measure success?
CF: Contentment.
GC: Would you prefer to read a book or wait for its movie to come out?
CF: I hate to say this because I do like to read, but I really love movies.
GC: Do you prefer to text or call?
CF: I do both, but prefer live exchanges the most.
GC: What gives you the heebie-jeebies?
CF: Little bugs that move very fast!
GC: What do you like to do in your spare time?
CF: If I’m in a relationship, I love to hang out with my partner. Also, I enjoy connecting with loved ones and friends, going out to dinner and watching movies.
GC: Are you a spiritual person?
CF: Yes, I am spiritual, but I’m not religious. I feel we have no idea what’s really going on in our universe, but I believe that there is something much greater at play that binds everything together.
GC: Who do you love to snuggle with when you’re feeling blue?
CF: When I’m in a relationship, I like to snuggle with my partner. If I’m alone, I take care of myself and do the things that I know will help me feel better. Sometimes calling my therapist, if need be.
GC: How many dates before you sleep with someone?
CF: Hell, I’ve never needed a date to do that. How many dates does it take before a relationship begins? That’s the real question.
GC: What is the worst thing about getting older?
CF: Losing people you love.
GC: What are the first three things you do when you wake up?
CF: I open my eyes, yawn and grab my package.
GC: Will you slap a guy that tries to touch you inappropriately?
CF: Not unless he doesn’t respect my wishes when I ask him to stop. Even then, I probably wouldn’t slap him. I would just walk away or maybe push him if the situation called for it.
GC: Ultimately, Mr. Colton Ford, how do you feel about the way that you are?
CF: I love me; my strengths and my weaknesses.