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Tyra Butts is one of the most underrated stars in porn. She always delivers a top-notch performance and frequently has some shivering and quivering real orgasms in her scenes and her energy seems to drive her partners to better performances.

After a brief time away from the biz, Tyra is making a comeback. She talked with The House about her career, her ass and her ability.

What's up for you in Y2K and why are you coming back?

 I'm going to be doing public appearances and shooting my own movies in 2000. There are some things I want to try that I think are new and exciting and someone has to do it, so why not me.

I'm going to start during Spring Break and just let things take there course.  As far as why I've decided to comeback, I left the business for personal reasons, but you never really leave the business if you know what I mean. I've been a dancer for several years and as long as people recognize you, you'll always be reminded of who you are.

How long were you out of the biz?

 I've been out for about 8 months, but I still have unreleased scenes from various movies, not to mention compilations.

Where are you living now and what are you doing there?

 I live in Houston, TX and I dance at a local night club. I'm also designing a website and helping a friend with his strip tease company. I also plan events for a living.

You're simultaneously popular for your shape and called fat. Some guys like it some don't. Your thoughts on your thickness? 

.As far as my shape goes, I've been this size for about 6 years. I'm not a spring chicken any more, but I've managed my weight and not had any serious problems with it at all. I've just accepted me for me and have not tried to be any one else, so I don't have any problems with staying thick and not getting fat.

Where were you born? Any siblings?

 I was born in Ft. Hood, Tx and raised everywhere.(military brat).  I have 1 brother that is younger than me.

Tell us about your upbringing

 My upbringing was normal as far as family life. I moved alot because of my dad's occupation, he was an aviator in the Army, but I had two loving parents, a great brother and a dog or two. Absolutely normal!

And you lost your virginity when?

 I lost my virginity to a man at 15 yrs old. He was older (21) and i lied about my age. I became a freak around that time. I couldn't get enough, and I was always aiming to please. I lost my virginity to a woman at 18. It was a kewl experience, but it is a long story.

How'd you get introduced to porn?

  As far as my induction to porn, Tony Everready bought me into the biz in 98. I was not interested in movies, but I was interested in magazines at first, but then financial situations from a divorce made the movies business look pretty good, so I spread' em for the camera. 

I never kept track of the movies that I did. I think it is somewhere around the 30's. I did a lot of work with Bigman (love ya!!) and I just go lost in the sex and money.

Is that why you got out?

 I got out because I had to make some decisions in my life, about my life. You can easily get caught up in the money and attention. You need to have a strong sense of self in this business. You have to remember who you are, not who you portray. I had to make sure of who I was, so I left.

I love the people in the business. I'm a people watcher and the industry is so diverse. You can see and hear it all just by being on a set. I hate the prejudices in the business though. I think that porn is a great indicator of society and where we are not going or how slowly we are going to get there. Do you know what I mean?

Your favorites in this business?

 My favorite actors/actresses that I worked with?  That is hard. I love all of the people that I worked with. I

 have much love for Santino Lee, because he helped me a lot with work and we did some BOMB AZZ scenes together. I also love Weed for his passion. He always made me feel warm and loved when we were together. 

Mark Anthony is one of the SEXIEST men in the business and I love fucking him. ( getting hot here!) 

Anyway, as far as women, Obsession and Caramel are the SHIT!!!
I love to watch Obsession give head, she is the best, and Caramel is one of the freakiest women  that I've ever worked with. She is so cute and that ass is to die for. Her pussy is real tight too!!

Enough, but before I forget, I would love to work with Mary Jane again, but I also want Kitten to be in the scene. Kitten strikes me as the dominatrix from Hell, or Heaven, depending on how you look at it, and MJ makes my blood boil, besides, I love ass and titties.

You really seem to get off in your scenes. Is that all the time or faked sometimes?

I cum 100% of the time!! Some are more intense than others, but why fuck if you don't or can't cum?

 I hate to see women lay there when they are fucking!! That pisses me off especially when she is fine! I try to think about the men/women that are going to be watching the film and even if my partner is wack, the fans inspire me to cum. I don't want to watch a dead fuck, so I'm not going to be one. If fans wanted to see that, they could watch cable!!

Is it tougher for women in this biz or guys?

 I think women have it easier than men, because of what I stated earlier, so the toughest part for me is what men have to go through.

It is not easy to fuck on command all the time and the interruptions are murder. Why can't we just fuck and take pictures later!? Keep it real!!

Craziest thing that's ever happened to you on set?

 I don't want to state the craziest thing I've seen on set, because it is not nice to talk about folks.

 I did do a scene for Santino and he had me taking pictures outside in front of a park on a Saturday once though. I was soooo scared that the neighbors could see me. I freaked out!!

Anyone else you really respect?

.I've mentioned most of my favorite actors and actress, I also have much respect for Andy Lace. I like to see diversity among people and she is definitely different!

 My favorite producers are Nick Starks and Bigman, because they showed me love and much respect. I would recommend them to all new actors/actresses just starting out.

What don't you like about the biz?

The only other thing that I have to say about the business is that it should come to understand that it takes all types of people to sell tapes. 

Discrimination for any reason is foul and outdated. I heard a comment once from someone on a shoot. She said "that pornos are made for the white consumer, so we cater to their likes and dislikes."

She was booking people for a shoot with Zane called Coed Cock Suckers, the black edition. That was my first experience with "prejudice" in this industry. 

Blacks, Latinos, Asians, etc. watch porn too and would probably watch more or even, buy instead of rent, if the product was better. 

Not everyone is turned on by a size 3, silicone induced 36 DDD blonde. It took several years and many actors/actresses to make folks realize that minorities sell too. (Ray Victory, the Divine Miss Del Rio, Billy Dee, etc) 

So, if your gonna sell minorities movies, try to cater to everyone not just what you as a director like. The name of the game is money!! The producers/directors wouldn't let their daughters or sons do this out of respect for them, so they should start respecting the talent that makes them money, and the customers that pay them. Ok, I'm off my soap box now. I love sex and I love people so I think color, size, ethnicity, is irrelevant. Lets just fuck and be happy!! It's all pink anyway!