AJ: It was tough. I have scenes where I'm actually strapped to a bed, which, for me, raises a lot interesting issues. I mean, there is something strange and kinky to all that stuff. The movie takes place in the Sixties, and just learning what they did to people back then is horrifying. There's one girl in there because she's gay. I wish they'd focused more on that character. It's so sad to think that someone was given shock treatments just because they're unsure of their sexuality.
PB: You've been very outspoken about your bisexuality.
AJ: Well, I really don't see anything physical as being that important. I mean, I don't see women, men or black, white. I don't see a handicapped person; I just see the person. I see the aura, the energy.
PB: At what point did you decide you wanted to run your own motel? Would you call it Angelina's?
AJ: No. It all started when I was driving by this motel in Arkansas and thought it would be perfect to own. I jumped out and asked if it was for sale and they said yes. I didn't end up buying it, but I loved that there were 22 little rooms. I thought I could just ride motorcycles, fix up the rooms and grease the floors and stuff. I'm still looking for another motel. It's my dream project. I love places that have funky neon signs and are really tacky. The one I liked was called Happy Hollow. That was a great name.
PB: Who has bigger lips -- you or Mick Jagger?
