Clint Catalyst - Fur Is Dead! March 10, 2008

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Hello again! I have another "Fur Is Dead" supporter and model for you to meet: Clint Catalyst!

A professional since 1995, this isn't the first time this "accidental model" has used his talents to take a stand against fur! For artist Liz McGrath's couture attire, CREEP, Clint posed for cameras in a blood-soaked "slaughtered chupacabra" to make an anti-fur statement. A television producer and screenwriter by day, he is also an aspiring actor, award-winning and best-selling author, L.A. Weekly's "most photographed model of the underground", one of Frontiers newsmagazine's 2007 LGBT icons of Southern California, AND a friend to animals.

Clint is one of my favorite people involved in the campaign, check out his answers to the Q&A and see why:

What do you define as your personal style?
If Mark Ryden were to interpret an illusory twin brother for Isabella Blow...only younger. Dark themes, bright colors. Hats, pomp, humor...and circumstance. A motto of mine when getting dressed-up? "Nothing exceeds like excess."

Do you have any fashion "do's" and "don'ts"?
Do take risks...but don't leave the house until you're fully backin' whatever it is. If you're insecure or uncomfortable, it'll show-and nothing sparks a potential disastrophe like the citrus-tinged scent of fear.

Why do you choose not to wear real fur?
Back in ancient history (i.e., my elementary school days), I had a pet rabbit named Thumper. It may have been lacking an inventive name, but I loved that little thing with a boy-crush longing. During that same semester, the daughter of a doctor was very eager to show off her REAL rabbit coat—going so far as to have classmates "pet" it. I was crushed. I couldn't see that coat and not think about Thumper; when I was home, I couldn't see Thumper and not think about that girl's coat. That was when I began to view humans wearing fur as something grotesque.

What is your favorite animal? Why?
The Pomeranian. I have a 9 year old little fluff ball named "Trouble" that is so empathetic; it's remarkable. Through some of the toughest times in my life, he's been there to comfort me: a constant companion. And through some of the happiest? He's added even more laughter. When I look deep into the eyes of that little creature, all I ever see is love.

Do you have a favorite vegetarian dish? If so, what is it?
Veggie pad Thai. I'm on a constant quest to find 'that perfect one...' So far, there's a vegan restaurant called 'Truly' on Hollywood Blvd that's come closest.

Clint is so awesome! Stay tuned to the peta2 blog for more updates from all the compassionate people taking part in the "Fur Is Dead" campaign!

-Ashleigh

Hey! Don't forget to sign the 100,000 Strong Against Fur Pledge if you haven't yet!

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