Ambush Interview #74 Poppy

POPPY D. Links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12. How do you go an entire show without sleep?

This is a BIG misconception actually. I actually do sleep, probably more than most. After being in the industry this long, you learn a lot on what to do. My strategy is to network as much as possible early in the show, when everyone is fresh.

I think my advantage is that when at home I go to a fitness class at 6:30am at least 3-4 times a week, so I am used to getting up early and not needing a ton of sleep. Plus, I think being fit helps out a ton, as well as taking a lot of vitamins and drinking a ton of water.

So, in answer to your question I actually do sleep and sneak naps in every now and then. I remember hearing that a true sleep cycle is 20 minutes or 1.5hrs, so I try to adhere to that when taking naps. If you nap too long, it can actually make you feel more tired.

Also, midway through the show I will hit the spa, get a massage, sit in the steam room and jacuzzi and detox. It helps rejuvenate your body and you feel like a new person. Very metro thing to do as well. The best spa I have been to thus far during a show is the one at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood Florida.

Don't know about that, but thank you. Juicy has a very unique NYC style.

Sooo fucking SEXY

Damn EC, you could of picked a better pic!

Hope to see you at one of these shows man. Its been too long bro.

Poppy is the man, an f'ing wild man but still THE MAN.

G

13. How big a role does alcohol play in your world renowned dancing skills? nudity? shirtlessness?

I would have to admit, it does play a BIG factor. I couldn't really see myself doing it when sober...lol. Everyone has their unique characteristics and personalities about them. This is mine obviously and I guess I feel comfortable in my skin. Shirts just get in the way...lol. Perhaps Chippendales is my calling? I'd have to lose some lbs to do that though...hahaha. Can't recall any nudity, so no explanation there. All in all, people seem to enjoy it and yes, women and men egg me on!!!

I'm sure there are those who hope my New Year's resolution is to keep my shirt on.

There's actually a funny story here. So, I drove up from San Diego to visit my client/friend Dave Levine from SexToy in LA. Myself, XXXJay, and Dave go out in Hollywood. Let me tell you, if you are in LA and want to do LA right, you have to get to know
Dave. He is the MAN and knows everyone. Before Dave, there was RogerV running the town. I believe the torch has been passed, until Roger gets back...lol. Its all about the guy to girl ratio and we had that that night. More girls than guys in the limo

So we go clubbing and then back to Dave's pad in the Hollywood Hills and he is having an after party w/ doorman and all. Remember, guy/girl ratio is important here. This group of guys shows up at the door and the doorman says no. They say, but we have the Rock w/ us. Dave goes to the door and asks the Rock to do the eyebrow. He does it. Then, Dave asks him kindly to say, "Can you smell what the Rock is cookin'" like he did in his wrestling days. The reason Dave asks is because he says he is jaded from LA and people lie all the time, so he isn't completely convinced. Well, he starts to say it and it sounds too real, so Dave let's him in.

At this point, I am have no idea he is there, until I turnaround w/ my vodka/cranberry and see the Rock. Anyways, I get introduced and do my eyebrow look and explain to him how people call me the Pebble. It was a pretty funny moment and then when Dave took our pic he snapped it too early because I was trying to do the eyebrow.

If you are looking for a solid upsell in your sites, please check out SexToy and go make some $$$ with Dave. You may even get invited to his parties at his place in the Hollywood Hills.

You can learn more about this modern day Hugh Hefner here on Dave's Party Blog site.

14. Would you leave Jupiter hosting for the right part in a movie?

I think our CEO, Ray Taft would tar and lynch me if I DIDN'T leave. In fact, I believe he would encourage me to do it. That being said, I honestly feel I could still work for Jupiter . All there really needs to be is a wireless connection and I am set. So yes, I would leave, but also try and stay on board with Jupiter Hosting .

Speaking of movies, this is the perfect segue. I am going to take off and check out King Kong. I hear it is awesome, but just noticed it is 3hrs. See you guys when I get back and more answers to follow...

Poppy is one of the most professional and pleasant people I have ever met in this industry. He's always ear to ear smile and a blast to hang out with!

Poppy if the hosting and or acting thing doesn't work out for you, give me a call I have a job ready for you

DH

He simply loves to Dance???

Poppy in Ibiza in action...the crowd always forms a circle

Poppy is great people...Luv ya man...we dont see enough of each other

Go Poppy Go Poppy ;)

poppy is da man!! cant wait for some fun in vegas

nice interview, poppy is the man!

Ok I am jealous

I love poppy, he rocks!


when was it that we met Poppy, back in 2002 I guess down in San Diego with that little Get together at rock Bottom with ReyRey and the J&A crew I think heh?


When you guys come back to montreal, we gotta go back to that sushi place we went to, that was a real good time ;)

Nice interview so far

Great interview!

Alrighty, I'm up early and ready to get back at this...

bump for the sounder

15. How many casting calls have you been on? Why didn't you get the part?

I am a newbie to casting calls. Here are my few experiences...

My very first one was for a mockumentary style film, similar to the popular tv show, "The Office". It went really well and I actually got to read with 2 students that I have met from my acting classes. So, it was the perfect situation for a nervous newbie. I read well with both of them and was pretty stoked that what I have been learning was paying off. I knew going in that I wasn't a good fit for the lead, Tommy. Tommy was unathletic and fighting his gay inner demons. I could think of a few of my friends here on gfy who would've been perfect...lol. Anyways, I emailed the Director thanking him and he replied back saying I ready very well, but that I wasn't a good fit for Tommy. That being said, he wanted to know if I would be open to a smaller part. I said yes, but when they looked at my availability on the papers I filled out, it conflicted with some business trips and I couldn't justify not going on the trip to Europe for Webmaster Access.

The 2nd one was for a law commercial and I was auditioning for the part of a defendant in a domestic violence case. This was my 2nd audition and I got a call back, which was pretty kewl because there were about 150 people. The premise was that my wife called the cops at a family party and she was totally lying to the cops saying I had pushed her. So, the scene is at the law office and my little boy is sitting in the waiting room playing his Game Boy. I am sitting between the 2 lawyers and the Director asks us to improvise. I have to explain what happened and the lawyers make me feel like I have a great case.

For the call back, which was a few days later, they actually bring kids in who are going for that part. Well, this time they matched me up with a litte boy and I had to approach him and ask him if we was alright, as I enter the waiting room, where he is playing his Game Boy. He says yeah and we hug each other. We did this multiple times and did really well, but it got to us and another Dad/Son. They ended up getting it I think, but it was a kewl experience.

Anyways, the last one was down at Stu Segal Productions, here in San Diego and I auditioned for a Pilot called Fashion Week. I was casting for a Security Guard, at the limo entrance. Didn't get the part, but good experience nonetheless.

I am getting more and more comfortable going to these and you never know what can happen. Persistence, luck, and networking is what it is all about. Thus far in my life, I think these 3 things have been essential to my success, so I will keep plodding along.

My goal for 2006 is to try and get involved in theatre. Live performance is not easy and I think this would be a great training ground.

16. Are you in the USA on a green card or a visa? Discuss

Actually, I'm in the US on a pink card. Halcyon and Tassy gave it to me and we live in the pink neighborhood in Solana Beach.

No, I am proud to say that I was born at Admirals Air Force Base in Maryland. USA baby!

Dam it lost the pics
Here it is



Nice read Poppy

17. Why do you shit your pants so often?

Ok, let's get this straight, I do not shit my pants often. All of this happened when I was in Ibiza Spain for a week of drinking, dancing and other substances. We have all had what I call "assidents" while out in public and I happened to have 2 in Ibiza. The first assident happened after traveling for like 24hrs.

This is a nice story. So, I travel from San Diego to Washington Dulles Airport. Then I am off to Amsterdam. I run into Uncle D and I am pissed because my phone is not working and I had just bought a SIM card. Uncle D and I say our goodbyes and I am off to Barcelona. FINALLY off on my last leg to Ibiza. I arrive at 10pm and have no idea if anyone is picking me up. I actually don't care at this point, as I am just excited to finally get there. So, I get there and the airport is packed. I'm looking for Gerard and I can't call him because my phone doesn't work, so I am trying to get a hold of the place we are staying at. I get in touch with the lady, whose place we are staying at, but the connection is bad from the pay phone. Fortunately I have the address of the place we are staying at. As I turn around to go and get a cab a person places a hand on my shoulder and lo and behold it is Mr. Romance SPACash Gerard! It was like seeing a long lost Brother. Anyways, we go outside and I feel like a bolt of lightning has gone through my body and reenergized me. I'm thinking I get to go the place and shower, but no, they say we are going the opposite direction and that I have to change right then and there. So, like the trooper I am, I get changed in the parking lot and throw some deodorant on. From there, we went straight out and I am operating on minimal sleep. So, this is what I attribute my 1st assident to.

Here's a pic of me that first night trying to pick up on some of the locals with Angelo aka Italian Stallion.



The only thing that bummed me out about the whole thing, was that I had to throw away 2 pairs of Calvin Klein's!!!

I believe that was the first time bro. Damn, times flies by.

That sushi place rocked and thanks again for sponsoring that dinner. Do you have a pic of me in the sushi stance w/ the napkin? I think Jaynex has it. If so, someone post that

18. Talk about the time you went to a trade show floor naked?

Damn, I have been in the business since 98' and I can't remember this happening. Anyone care to shed some light on this???

The only time I can remember going nude to anything was when myself, YNOTBob and Colin Rowntree from WasteLand, jumped in the pool buck naked during Cybernet. This was in Miami, like 5 or 6 years ago.

19. How many golf clubs did you loose while playing golf last year?

If any of you haven't had the pleasure of playing golf with Jason from Oh Mobile, then you are missing out. I had the pleasure of playing with him at the Phoenix Forum last year and it was a mixture of "Jackass" and "Happy Gilmore". Just make sure you have your clubs firmly glued to the cart for the offroad adventures! I lost my Odyssey putter somewhere on the back 9...lol. I think it fell out when we were doing donuts or something.

Poppy is one of my favorite people in the biz and one of the nicest. Even though it was tragic that his injury curtailed his jockey career, it says something about his tenacity that he was able to pull himself back up and retrain his little body to make something of himself in sales. He is a true inspiration to vertically challenged people everywhere. I love you man!!!

no shit lol

let me try and get a hold of those pics, I had them here somewhere at the office but I recently did some cleanup... so off course now that my computer is cleaned, I can't find any of the files no more..

cool interview

Originally posted by poppy

16. Are you in the USA on a green card or a visa? Discuss

Actually, I'm in the US on a pink card. Halcyon and Tassy gave it to me and we live in the pink neighborhood in Solana Beach.

No, I am proud to say that I was born at Admirals Air Force Base in Maryland. USA baby!

it's good to be on the pink card, lots of perks, bennies...plus it's sexier than the green card, though that one might get you high....

we're so happy to have you in pinktown poppy!!! xoxo

Fluffy rabbits
Sunny weather
Wind in the sails
Poppy

Great Interview!!! I have known Poppy for quite a while and we have been very close over the years. I guess you could say he is kinda like family to me! Here are some exclusive never been seen before pictures from my private collection of the more gentle and CLOTHED Poppy! LOL

Being the caring animal/reptile lover that he is....




and being the silly goofball that he is....... WTF?





More to come later...

hahaha...nice pics Laurie! Yes, you do know me VERY well.

My stud muffin

very nice interview so far poppy, see u thursday bro

20. Talk about your grandfather and some of the things he did in WW2.
discuss in detail. great story here.

Back when I was 13, my Dad took my Brother and I to the Philippines for
the 1st time to visit his side of the family. In the Philippines you
call your Grandfather and Grandmother Lolo and Lola. You also take
their hand and touch it to your forehead out of respect. The elderly
are respected a great deal over there, as it should be.

So, our Lolo Ramon
picks us up at the airport and right away we get escorted out of the
airport, skip customs, and go straight to his car, where the driver is
waiting for us.. My Lolo was a very powerful man over there, as he was
a retired Brigadier General and knew a lot of people in high places. He
went to the same military academy as former Presidents, Marcos and Ramos
and he knows all of them. While he was very loving, you could also see a serious side to him.

Anyways, my Brother and I are kicking back at their house in Manila and
notice this samurai sword on the mantle. We ask if we can see it, and
my Lolo says to be very careful with it, as it is from World War Two.
At the time, we didn't know the full story of why it was there. I can't
exactly remember when we found out, but one day at home in San Diego, my
Dad shows me a history book and how the Japanese tried to invade the
islands during World War Two. During this time, there had been intesnse
fighting in the Southern Province of Iloilo City and my Lolo was
present. He was a Major at the Japanese were about to surrender. After
some negotiations with the US Commander, they decided to surrender. My
Lolo accepted the sword from the Japanese and this was the same sword I
had seen in the living room, back when I was 13 years old.

Here are pics straight from the pages of the book, the sword, and pics of
me and my Brother with my Lolo, Brigadier General Ramon Gelvezon. My Brother James, is in the top photos and I am in the bottom 2. I am 22 years old in the 2nd one and 13 years old in the last one.











I should note, that my Lolo's military history has not always been stellar. When he was at the academy, as a young cadet, he was involved in a love triangle. The girl ended up getting killed by an angry ex-boyfriend and my Lolo was distraught. His grades suffered and he was somewhat of a scapegoat. In the end, he ended up coming out of it and rose in ranks. It is a classic story of hitting bottom and then excelling all the way to the top. Along with my Father, my Lolo is my hero.

great story poppy

Great story!! I can't believe how much your father looks like your Grandfather WOW!

Poppy gets served somewhere in Europe

We were somewhere in Europe (A top club in Budapest) and XXXJAY decided to serve the Poppy. It was on as you can see by the pics, but I am not sure who actually won because I could not keep my eyes off of all of the romance in the club??.

Mr. Romance

Ask Jay who got served that night. That was also the night he got the infamous glass in the hand.

I should add that my Mom is also my hero too

Also, as you can see from the pic with my Lolo, I've been taking my shirt off since I was 13

That is the coolest story!! My grandfather had a Japanese sword from WW2 but I don't know the story behind it. I know there's a bullet hole in the leather sheath which I always thought was the best part. I'm strange

Thanks for taking the time to tell us

I met Poppy back in late 2001 and has always been pleasant, happy and working at the same.

What was the company you talked about then? Websidestory? How did you get your start in adult Poppy?YOu have always been around since I have knowed you.

I cant help by be insipred by your attitude and energy.

Congrats on the ambush Poppy.

Here is a pic from the cc bill party at Rain in 2002~



I look forward to reading the rest or replies Poppy.

I've know "The Poppy" for years and years....Ive seen him do his dance moves over and over...and although sometimes they are funny (Depending on the social situation) that guy can fucking Dance like a mofo.,,,not to mention you got the whole Metro thing going for you too.

Poppy...my friend...you are the only Ambush Interview I have ever read all the way through and laughed my ass off.

You are a STUD! Even when we have our Tiffs...I still wouldn't consider calling anyone else if I was in a jam.

I love ya brutha!

I got served.

and it would be hard to figure out whose fabulous shirts are hanging in the closet too!

wow, sometimes we think 'history' is a million years ago when it is really very close and present.