DAVE GAMMON: A very warm welcome Ms. Preston to Edenfantasys.com. It’s a true pleasure. You’ve taken the industry by storm as of late. Such seasoned veterans as Vince Voyeur and Jenna Haze have been singing the praises with respect to one, Chanel Preston.

CHANEL PRESTON: Yeah, I’ve had a very exciting year, you could say.

DG: I’m curious how the name Chanel came into evolution? Furthermore, how had you first gotten the scent of the adult entertainment industry?

CP: I was a dancer before I got into the industry. I’d always danced to Chanel. I wanted to use the name because I wanted to be real and not….’Stardust Girl’ or something, you know? It’s kind of like a girl next door name, kind of in between….so I tried Chanel. Then Preston was just sort of someone I was involved with when I first got into the industry. The person who got me in had thought of it. They thought it sounded great. We went with it. It’s not an amazing story, but that’s how it came about.

DG: It’s got a catchy ring to it. -So good for you.

CP: Well, thank you.

DG: No trouble. Describe your career as an exotic dancer. Did the interlude provide a segue into porn? Is there anything you’ve taken from the dancing experience that has transcended into success before the camera? How does the clientele in a gentleman’s club compare to the typical porn fan?

CP: Well, I don’t want people to assume that I started off as a dancer, and that’s how I got really comfortable with porn. And I don’t want people to think I wouldn’t be OK with porn before, because I really don’t think that’s the case. I’m not going to lie and say it did not have a little to do with that because, yeah I did gain some confidence in being naked or comfortable with that. I think it was something that I would’ve been comfortable with regardless. When I was a dancer it never really crossed my mind to do porn. I never even had an opinion about it.

It’s not like I used to think porn was disgusting or da-da-da. I never even thought about it. I didn’t think it was bad. I didn’t think it was good. So when I was approached I just said no because that’s what you’re supposed to say (combined laughs).

And then I went home and thought, why not? I actually thought I would enjoy doing film better than I would enjoy dancing, although I love dancing. I love being on stage. I don’t like hustling. I never did like that. I was like: “I would just love to say Chanel, this is what we want you for. This is how much we’re going to pay you. Can you do that?” And it’s done, a business deal, you know?

DG: Peace of mind goes a long way with that, I’m sure.

CP: Exactly. There are girls that think they can build a business of dancing. They can; seen it happen. I just felt, for me, I felt I could build my business better doing film. Film is purely performance, where as dancing is performance but then you have to hustle, as well. That’s really, absolutely not my thing. I was really drawn to porn right after someone suggested it to me. I went home and thought yeah this is something I want to do.

DG: Are you still involved actively in the dance circuit too?

CP: Not yet. I stopped dancing, but hope to start feature dancing something later this year.

DG: Oh great! To promote the Chanel Preston films naturally.

CP: Yes.

DG: I understand you were recently visiting some relatives in Alaska. How have those in your personal life regarded you career choices?

CP: You know, and my parents will vouch for this, as well. I’ve always been the girl who was going to do whatever she wanted to do. Not in a “I don’t want to listen to people” sort of way. I never felt comfortable with….well even as a kind in school someone telling me you can’t do this, but in my head I’m thinking, ‘well…why?’ Why is someone telling me that I can’t do this? Why is someone judging me? It’s always just kind of been like that. It’s the same situation with this, and my parents know I’m like that. Why? I want to do this. I understand the consequences. I’ve thought about it for a very long time. It’s not something I took lightly. It’s not ‘oh, I’m going to try this, see if I like it.’ I really thought about it…ultimately they would prefer I did something else (laughs). It hasn’t affected me in a negative way with my family life. I knew it wouldn’t because I trust my instincts regardless.

DG: What’s dating and relationships like in the business too?

CP: Well recently I got out of a pretty long relationship. I was with him before I got into the industry last year, and he happened to be very supportive of me doing this. I think more of what the problem was, was me traveling all the time; me being gone all the time. Because I lived in Hawaii I was very far from everything that was happening (laughs). I was totally worried, though. I was like: “Did I just screw myself out of relationships?’

DG: (laughs)

CP: So I’m still trying to figure it all out, what will become of me in my dating life in this industry?

DG: What provisions do you take prior to a scene? Is there any technique to enhance the chemistry if it is simply not there?

CP: I usually don’t notice the chemistry’s not there until the scene starts. Because there’s been times when I’ve walked on set, and I normally don’t know the guy; we don’t always hit it off right away. And sometimes you realize: “Oh man, I don’t really have much chemistry with this person. For me, I just have to find something about that person. It’s not like I’m disgusted by them. It’s more of just a chemistry thing. I usually can find something that I’m attracted to, or just really, really perform well. (combined laughs)

DG: What separates you from other performers is your unparalleled intensity. Is there any other talent male or female that has caused you to sit up and notice?

CP: I think, from what I’ve been told, what makes me a little different is my more mainstream look. I don’t really have the ‘porny’ look. I guess it’s really exciting for people to see a girl like that, willing to do whatever on film. I like that aspect too. I like that someone can look like a lady on the outside and be wild and nasty on the inside. I totally like that too. I guess that’s my thing.

DG: Are there any other performers that have caused you to sit up and notice?

CP: No. I guess people have always even asked me what talent I look up to. I feel like I’ve been on my own throughout this thing, that I’ve really just tried to enjoy myself. I can’t really say one performer has really impacted me or anything, you know? I guess I just take a little from everybody.

DG: Fair enough. Is there anyone you aspire to work with in the future?

CP: I haven’t worked with Manuel Ferrara yet. I’m very upset about this. Hopefully one day I will. -And Tori Black. I haven’t worked with her. She’s gorgeous, as well.

DG: Yeah, I’ve heard a lot of great things about Tori, sure. What are your views on the condom debate in our industry today?

CP: Initially it sounds like a great idea. Oh that would be amazing. But when you look at the statistics of condom use vs. testing it seems that testing has been more proficient in protection against the spread of STD’s. So now that I’ve looked more into it, I guess it’s more of a concern for a lot of people in the industry. Knowing that you can use condoms but don’t necessarily have to be tested, because I don’t think people realize that a lot of the time, the majority of the time, in fact, our scenes last a very, very long time. This isn’t regular sex sessions we’re talking about here. We’re having sex for hours and hours at a time; and they break. A lot of men in the industry are extremely well endowed. I first thought, oh this is going to be great. Then I really thought about it and realized I wouldn’t be comfortable with that as our only form of protection.

DG: Let’s talk about your website www.chanelpreston.com. What can first time surfers enamored with Chanel Preston anticipate? What features and content is available for avid users to keep them coming back for more?

CP: I want to show a lot of my personal life. Especially with pirating and everything, anybody could go and get my DVD’s, my scenes and stuff. Obviously I’m going to have some of that stuff on there. But I’d like to do something kind of a little bit different to show my personal side, even if it’s videos of me going hiking, you know? -Just everyday stuff that I really enjoy doing. I want people to know more about me than just my sexual side. I think that’s really sexy, when someone knows the different sides of you. I also want to have a section to interact with fans. I really want to hear what they want. I don’t want to just assume they want all this stuff. I really want to interact with them, see if they want say foot fetish stuff or more girl-girl, whatever. I really want to listen to them, make my website for them.

DG: Yeah I think it’s really important to stay in contact with your audience, know the supply and demand, so to speak.

CP: Yes, exactly.

DG: Describe one unusual fantasy or kink.

CP: Do I have one? (laughs). I do! I do have a weird little kink and an unfulfilled fantasy. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but I’ve never actually done it before. I’ve never watched my significant other have sex with another, with me purely watching. I’m not involved in any way. I’m on the opposite side of the room. Nothing. I’ve done group sex with my significant other, but it’s never the same when you’re involved. I’ve never, ever done that before. I’ve fantasized about it, all the time, just being a voyeur, seeing my guy with another girl. Because I haven’t dated anyone in the industry it’s not easy to find a girl you can trust and you’re willing to just, you know, let her do that.

DG: Exactly.

CP: It would be different if I was seeing someone in the industry. But my weird kink, and this is really weird…I have this thing with gay porn.

DG: No, I don’t think that’s so weird at all. I think a lot of women like gay porn.

CP: The first moment I was in the industry and introduced to it, I was like ‘Whoa, I can’t see that!’ -And ever since I’ve just had this thing with it.

DG: Yeah…

CP: Yeah.

DG: You’d be surprised how common that is. If you could recruit any Hollywood actor or actress to be your on screen partner in your next feature, who would it be?

CP: Angelina Jolie.

DG: Oh, (laughs) no thought in that (laughs). That’s good….

CP: Yeah I’ve always said that too. I think she’s kinky. She has amazing lips. Yeah, she’d be sexy.

DG: Oh great. OK. What can we eagerly anticipate from Chanel Preston in 2012?

CP: Well like I said earlier, I’m going to start featuring. I love dancing. I’m working on some stuff right now for when I’m right and ready. My website…I’m going to really concentrate on this year.

DG: Any special message for your fans, or how can your fans get in contact with you?

CP: Well I’m always on Twitter, and yes it’s really me. People ask me that all the time. @ChanelPreston. So they can come and chat with me on there. They can go and sign up with me on my website when it’s going to be launched and that will be very, very soon. Check my Twitter out and my web page at ChanelPreston.com.

DG: Thanks very much it’s been a lot of fun. It’s been informative. I also wanted to extend my thanks to Chris your PR guy for setting this up. All the best, May all your dreams come true.

Author’s Note: As of press Chanel Preston has been awarded the Night Moves Magazine 2011 Best Female Starlet.