Saying hello again!

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KatjaKassin Senior Member 1257 Posts 5/03	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 7:20PM Hello everybody, I wanted to take the time to thank everybody in the porn industry and also my fans for the support over the last (almost) 7 years. I decided 2 weeks ago to retire from the adult industry and from sex/adult work in general. The reason is that I have done all that there is to do in the porn/adult/stripper/escort universe. This year I have finally bought my own house in the SF Valley, a fixer upper foreclosure that I renovated. I remember in March 2003 when I first came to the US with 200 bucks in my pocket (in the year 2010 I can apply for citizenship) - I have come a very far way since then and now I just want to make sure that in another 7 years I can look back and still say that, "wow, have I come a long way in the past 7 years". I am very grateful for everything that I have gained by being in this industry. It has taught me a lot about myself, made me a lot of money, got me a lot of free time, made it possible for me to achieve what I wanted to do in almost a blink of an eye compared to how long it takes regular people to to the same. I have met amazing friends and had many good times. But also of course you gain a little, you loose a little so there is a price that I paid for that. I will always have that past. I will always have to deal with judgments until I die. I will have to explain myself to new people I meet and their families. Now is the time in my life where the gain-loose priorities change. I have put the gains to good use in my life and now I am looking at the other side of the calculation and I am realizing I have grown up and moved into a different direction. When you are 23 you don't give a fuck about much. You are hating on your parents anyway, you think you don't need anyone and people talking shit about you makes you feel more important. Now that I am 30 years old it does matter to me what people think of me because I owe it to myself to create different, new things that I can be judged by. Next time my mom goes to get her hair done I don't want her to have to lie anymore. I want her to say with a proud tone in her voice: "my daughter teaches German classes in L.A." or whatever it is I am doing. I don't want to feel uncomfortable in relationships anymore because of what I do. It is hard for any man to date a porn star, even maybe after you retire. But it is simply impossible to have a relationship while you are making a living fucking other people. It's been a great ride and a part of my life that I will always look back to with no regrets and lots of funny, weird and crazy stories. It was something that was fun and fit into my life at a younger age but now I want different things for myself. It was part of my journey and made me who I am today but when I look forward I do not see myself sucking and fucking to pay my mortgage. I see myself working a job that maybe doesn't pay insane amounts of money but that fulfills me and takes care of my bills that need to be paid. I see myself enjoying a routine, showing up at the same office or place of employment every day at the same time. I see myself building new, stable relationships. I see myself taking on new responsibilities, committing to one person, getting married, starting a family together, making cup cakes and carving pumpkins for Thanksgiving with my kids. I know I don't owe anyone any kind of explanation at all but it was important to me to make this statement to show you my reasons. I have been known in the industry for being professional, reliable, on time and organized and these things haven't changed so since I am looking for a new challenge and a new job if anyone has any offers or suggestions for me I can be reached at meetkatja@gmail.com - I am very good working at an office desk but also organizing production and I am a good camera girl too. Thanks again to everybody and especially to Mark Spiegler. Mark, I know you don't realized it, maybe because I have never told you so, but I owe a lot to you. You were a great mentor and teacher to me and I am still thinking about what you would say in some situations in my life when I need advice. Thanks for your guidance! I will forever be grateful for having had you in my life at some point. Thanks to all my co stars. There won't be any juicy remarks now because I have always looked at working with you all as this: work and I think this is why many of you liked shooting with me. I've never been a big attention whore and loved reading people's comments on how great I am but if you have something good to say about me, if you have enjoyed my work over the last 7 years, please let me know. This is the time and place to do it! I have been looking forward to this very day when I would be writing this statement and now I am very happy but also crying. It's always hard to leave something you know you're good at. kisses Katja thought I'd edit the thread title to reflect Katja's return! Edited by - bono-ONE on Dec 4 2011 [Link]
jrsl76 Senior Member Perfection 4024 Posts 8/07	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 7:22PM Good luck, Katja. It was a pleasure meeting you last year at Erotica LA. You were a great sport and really seemed to enjoy meeting your fans. [Link]
Leyden Senior Member The people have spoken. I'm a nitpicking dick. Woo! 8751 Posts 1/04	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 7:29PM It's very nice to hear it in your words, Katja. Goodbye and best wishes for your future, wherever it may take you. [Link]
Anime Nut Senior Member Too cool for Zuul 1925 Posts 6/06	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 7:33PM Congratulations on your retirement. That was wonderfully well-said, and I can only smile when imagining your voice reading that aloud. 7 years is pretty impressive, and I wish you nothing but the best in your new journey. My only regret is not being able to bid you farewell in person. Three cheers! [Link]
Redish Poetic Moderator Long and Cursive road to the Ivory Pagoda in the province of Loraine 4076 Posts 12/03	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 7:33PM Good luck to you in the future Katja, where ever it may lead you. [Link]

Dr. Nasty Senior Member Asa Akira.....Damn! 3797 Posts 9/05	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 7:34PM Good Luck with everyhing Katja. You will be missed by people all over the globe, but I'm sure you will never be forgotten. I hope you find joy and everything you are looking for from this day forward. ***The Dr. of Nasty*** [Link]
rodin_1964 Member 848 Posts 10/09	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 7:36PM Good luck. I wish you all the success in the world and I hope you find yourself doing something that makes you happy. [Link]
SwirlieCEO Member Swirlie.Com 241 Posts 11/09	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 7:41PM Good luck with your new direction in life! - Swirlie CEO [Link]
grover All-Star Member Literotica.com - grover10 16888 Posts 11/04	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 8:15PM Katja, I wish you the best of luck in your new direction! You will be missed! Cheers and good luck! [Link]
Hardware All-Star Member Your other left 14594 Posts 3/02	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 8:16PM Whatever you got from your time in porn I think you returned to the industry in spades. I'm glad it worked out well for you, Katja, because you certainly deserve it. I wish you nothing but continued success in whatever you set your mind to, and congratulations on a job well done. [Link]
AWMDB AWMDB.com Webmaster Tracking performer appearances on adult websites across the globe 127 Posts 2/08	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 8:35PM All the best for the future Katja! [Link]
picman Senior Member Nothing says I love you so much as a tongue in the ass. 2884 Posts 1/03	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 9:15PM Always a great performer, as well as one of the most level headed women in the industry. Katja, you will be missed. Good luck in your future endeavors. [Link]
xayhoundb Senior Member 2721 Posts 11/08	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 9:17PM Good luck on everything in the future Katja. I'd love to see/hear you doing something on the other side of the camera. I'm sure your more than qualified. [Link]
pringles All-Star Member 1351 Posts 2/08	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 9:18PM Good luck to you and thanks for participating here. I've enjoyed reading your posts. [Link]
ChodeMasterJ Perpetual Marxist 5405 Posts 4/03	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 9:20PM Best wishes. I hope your future is filled with awesomeness. [Link]

stinkfist Senior Member Subterfuge...... 7401 Posts 4/07	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 9:28PM Katja,i wish you well in your new start away from the adult industry-i own several of your titles and you were always a fantastic performer and as an avid porn fan it was a dream to have a girl like you working in porn.You are leaving with your head held high and so you should be,you have nothing to be ashamed of we all make mistakes whether it's through family/personal reasons or wrong decisions in jobs or even the wrong friends we keep. Do not be too hard on yourself,you are right you have achieved so much in a short space of time and although i only know of Katja the performer and Katja the person who posts here and never got to meet you at any porn star signings etc i know deep down you are a beautiful person and a private person.For you even to come on here and let fans know says so much about you,the caring Katja Kassin. As someone who loves porn and respects all the girls who work in the industry i just want to say thanks for making my dreams come true and i even did a review of one of your titles to highlight the fact Straight To The A 4 Review Good luck Katja,you might be closing your porn chapter but the new life you have planned for yourself will be as rewarding as the 7 years you spent at the top in porn,ps i can move in next week lol.Take care stinkfist. [Link]
Dread Senior Member Latex and boobs 5085 Posts 3/07	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 9:40PM good luck in all future endeavors. ----Dread---- [Link]
joachim Senior Member 03 12 15 16 18 04 07 13 18 2285 Posts 1/09	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 10:02PM Godspeed, Katja. I've said more than once that, for what little it's worth, you're in my personal hall of fame. There are many girls with great asses. There are many girls who do anal. There are many girls who do interracial. And there are many girls who don't hold out on giving the fans what they want, whatever the reason may be. But you always had a certain something that differentiated you from the rest of them. It's true, a tiny bit of it was that adorable accent of yours. But it was more than that. It was something I can't quite quantify, a particular attitude and persona. I wish I'd had the chance to meet you and perhaps talk about Star Trek. (By the by, what did you think of the new movie?) Best of luck in your future endeavors. Since you're bilingual, what about the possibility of voice-over work? [Link]
Cornell Lingus Senior Member Carryin', contrarian, libertarian 2982 Posts 1/08	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 10:47PM Thank you, Katja, and good luck. Please don't retire from ADT. Please keep me in mind when you are approved for US citizenship. I would be honored to administer the oath of citizenship for you. [Link]
melt Pornstar Diplomat The pride of Manchester 3763 Posts 1/09	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 10:58PM I would just like to add my best wishes for whatever you do in the future. I know that if I were a studio boss or diector/producer I would just love to have a babe with your experience on my team. I am certain you will be snapped up. Please continue to chat with us here at ADT. [Link]
oakmac34 Deactivated User 297 Posts 6/09	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 11:10PM KatjaKassin wrote: Hello everybody, I wanted to take the time to thank everybody in the porn industry and also my fans for the support over the last (almost) 7 years. I decided 2 weeks ago to retire from the adult industry and from sex/adult work in general. The reason is that I have done all that there is to do in the porn/adult/stripper/escort universe. This year I have finally bought my own house in the SF Valley, a fixer upper foreclosure that I renovated. I remember in March 2003 when I first came to the US with 200 bucks in my pocket (in the year 2010 I can apply for citizenship) - I have come a very far way since then and now I just want to make sure that in another 7 years I can look back and still say that, "wow, have I come a long way in the past 7 years". I am very grateful for everything that I have gained by being in this industry. It has taught me a lot about myself, made me a lot of money, got me a lot of free time, made it possible for me to achieve what I wanted to do in almost a blink of an eye compared to how long it takes regular people to to the same. I have met amazing friends and had many good times. But also of course you gain a little, you loose a little so there is a price that I paid for that. I will always have that past. I will always have to deal with judgments until I die. I will have to explain myself to new people I meet and their families. Now is the time in my life where the gain-loose priorities change. I have put the gains to good use in my life and now I am looking at the other side of the calculation and I am realizing I have grown up and moved into a different direction. When you are 23 you don't give a fuck about much. You are hating on your parents anyway, you think you don't need anyone and people talking shit about you makes you feel more important. Now that I am 30 years old it does matter to me what people think of me because I owe it to myself to create different, new things that I can be judged by. Next time my mom goes to get her hair done I don't want her to have to lie anymore. I want her to say with a proud tone in her voice: "my daughter teaches German classes in L.A." or whatever it is I am doing. I don't want to feel uncomfortable in relationships anymore because of what I do. It is hard for any man to date a porn star, even maybe after you retire. But it is simply impossible to have a relationship while you are making a living fucking other people. It's been a great ride and a part of my life that I will always look back to with no regrets and lots of funny, weird and crazy stories. It was something that was fun and fit into my life at a younger age but now I want different things for myself. It was part of my journey and made me who I am today but when I look forward I do not see myself sucking and fucking to pay my mortgage. I see myself working a job that maybe doesn't pay insane amounts of money but that fulfills me and takes care of my bills that need to be paid. I see myself enjoying a routine, showing up at the same office or place of employment every day at the same time. I see myself building new, stable relationships. I see myself taking on new responsibilities, committing to one person, getting married, starting a family together, making cup cakes and carving pumpkins for Thanksgiving with my kids. I know I don't owe anyone any kind of explanation at all but it was important to me to make this statement to show you my reasons. I have been known in the industry for being professional, reliable, on time and organized and these things haven't changed so since I am looking for a new challenge and a new job if anyone has any offers or suggestions for me I can be reached at meetkatja@gmail.com - I am very good working at an office desk but also organizing production and I am a good camera girl too. Thanks again to everybody and especially to Mark Spiegler. Mark, I know you don't realized it, maybe because I have never told you so, but I owe a lot to you. You were a great mentor and teacher to me and I am still thinking about what you would say in some situations in my life when I need advice. Thanks for your guidance! I will forever be grateful for having had you in my life at some point. Thanks to all my co stars. There won't be any juicy remarks now because I have always looked at working with you all as this: work and I think this is why many of you liked shooting with me. I've never been a big attention whore and loved reading people's comments on how great I am but if you have something good to say about me, if you have enjoyed my work over the last 7 years, please let me know. This is the time and place to do it! I have been looking forward to this very day when I would be writing this statement and now I am very happy but also crying. It's always hard to leave something you know you're good at. kisses Katja Click to expand This post is a perfect example that not all porn performers are idiots, as it perceived in the the so called regular world. Her points were many and very well explained. Katja, thanks for the work and memories you gave us all and by the way you worded this I'm sure you will be successful in whatever you do. :) [Link]
Walter All-Star Member 1445 Posts 3/05	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 11:19PM Warmest wishes for you in your present and future endeavors. Congratulations on your new house; I am a new owner too, so I know how great it feels and how much work we put into buying a place. Thank you for always putting 100% into all of your scenes; I have grown used to seeing your name and image on a DVD title and knowing that at least one scene was going to be good. You have left us with many great ones. I also have to thank you for posting here so many times and talking to your fans. The participation of performers such as yourself is one of the things that makes ADT a great and unique place; of course I understand that it is time for you to move on. Happy trails! [Link]
mapofhawaii Senior Member 1050 Posts 3/06	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 11:27PM I am very impressed by this message. Both for its content, and the fact that it was written by someone for whom English is a second language. I have studied three other languages, and I know that I could never achieve that kind of fluency, even if I was immersed in that country as Katja has been. [Link]
Den Member 911 Posts 9/02	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 11:41PM Katja, Thanks for all of your hot performances. You never mailed it in. Good luck in your future adventures. You will be missed. Den [Link]
dls4113 Member 658 Posts 8/07	Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 11:47PM Katja good luck to you! [Link]

morbidthoughts All-Star Member Big cats scare me but... 3627 Posts 1/03	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 12:22AM Dear Katja, I can still drunk dial you, right? I'm much funnier that way; or at least you laugh at me a lot more then. Best wishes for your next career. [Link]
Porno Dan Senior Member Over 150 XBIZ & AVN Nominations Including Studio of the Year 4378 Posts 3/09	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 12:34AM Congratulations Katja on all that you have been able to accomplish. They should reallly have you teach a class on to new girls entering the business on fiscal responsibilty. I am sure you will do great things in the next phase of your life. [Link]
RandomPrecision Senior Member Enjoy! 8175 Posts 3/06	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 12:47AM Katja - Good luck. I have enjoyed your work but I have enjoyed your contributions to ADT as well. I wish that there was some way to change the way our society views and treats adult performers and my heart goes out to you for whatever pain you've endured because of that. I wish you well and I believe you will succeed in whatever you decide to do. You are strong. Edited by - randomprecision on 11/23/2009 12:53:21 AM [Link]
mgavin Member Anal is My Thing 820 Posts 3/05	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 12:57AM I wish you the best of luck to u [Link]
satchman23 Studios - do not send screeners to this person. 1906 Posts 12/06	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 3:35AM Good luck Katja on the next stage of your life! [Link]
MalloryRaexxx Member Confessions of a teen pornstar- Mallory Rae Murphy 537 Posts 9/09	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 3:50AM Despite what that picture looks like, I had a great time working with you and I wish you all the best. You're simply wonderful! XoXo -Mallory Rae [Link]
maltedecker All-Star Member 369 Posts 5/07	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 3:57AM Thanks for the post and good luck with anything you do in the future! All my best wishes and thanks for being such a great performer in the past 7 years! [Link]
matchmaker Senior Member 24909 Posts 4/05	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 4:08AM Good luck with everything that you plan on doing in the future and thanks for all of the scenes you've done! Plus, that was a great post you made. [Link]
skronker Notable Legendary Icon Scopophiliac 9780 Posts 9/02	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 4:12AM Well, now that I'm in LA, I hope our paths cross sometime soon. We'll always have Alessio's ... LOL! [Link]
jamesellroy Member 185 Posts 2/07	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 5:56AM Good luck and happiness Katja and thank you for all the great work you've left us with. I wish the world was different and people in the sex industry weren't made to feel ashamed of the work they do because of the hypocritical and infantile attitudes of "normal" society. You know, the normal society that looks down on porn in public but can't get enough of it in private. And sincerely, THANK YOU for the work you did. This is an entertainment industry just like many others and through your beauty and incredible performances you brought a lot of enjoyment to a lot of people now and to those who will discover your work in the future. We praise regular actors, models, sports players etc. for their physical appearance and performance skills, those attributes entertain people and they are heaped with attention and praise. It would be nice if one day Katja Kassin would be regarded the same respect for the enjoyment her physical beauty and performances gave to people. You don't know me but you brought a lot of enjoyment to my life. All the best Katja. Take care Edited by - jamesellroy on 11/23/2009 5:58:51 AM [Link]

ayrtonsenna Member 15 Posts 11/09	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 7:42AM This post is a perfect example that not all porn performers are idiots, as it perceived in the the so called regular world. Her points were many and very well explained. Katja, thanks for the work and memories you gave us all and by the way you worded this I'm sure you will be successful in whatever you do. :) Click to expand I couldn't agree more! I was just about to write the same thing, actually:) Generally I've got nothing but utmost respect for porn stars and their lifestyle, and Katja's statement just goes to prove that there are many, many nice, articulate persons in the industry...she is one of the best examples. I've read many interviews with you, Katja, and I've watched a couple of documentaries where you featured. And your mature personality and reasoning have made a lasting impression on me. No one gave as much as katja in interracial scenes, full stop. Funny thing, I was just mulling over whether i should take up German classes because I've got an uncle in Berlin but I don't know a word of german. At least now I know where to find an exceptionally sexy teacher:):) I'm positive I would achieve proficiency in German in a matter of hours:) Damn, I've just wrote a script for a Naughty Office scene:) lf I wish you all the best, Katja, and I hope you'll return to the industry some day, or even to this forum, where, I'm sure, you'll never be forgotten. Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. [Link]
Cuddly Wombat Senior Member Just another bare bum in the shiower 1739 Posts 12/04	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 8:00AM What a great post Katja - makes me feel very happy for you. You are embarking upon an exciting new phase in your life, and I am sure that you will be equally successful over the next seven years. Thank you for all those wonderful scenes! [Link]
warrenwest67 Member Thanks for the mammaries. 966 Posts 1/07	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 9:13AM Bitter - Sweet - All the best to you. Never underestimate this world's need for people who are reliable and dependable. Sounds simple but its like common sense, its not so common! I loved your work.... thank you ! [Link]
Jaktarn Senior Member 4798 Posts 5/05	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 9:28AM Great post Katja I wish you all the best in the next phase of your life. [Link]
Rosco Fuji Deactivated User On the licking stick, Mr. Magic Dick! 3309 Posts 2/09	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 11:28AM Flags should be flying at half mast today in porn valley. Too bad Katja didn't do one really over the top farewell video. Edited by - rosco fuji on 11/23/2009 11:29:00 AM [Link]
alcozar New Member 4 Posts 10/09	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 11:51AM Thanks for the great scenes and hard work! Good luck, Katja [Link]
David Starsky Senior Member We're gonna take it outside and I'm gonna show you what it's like! 1660 Posts 2/06	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 12:05PM No different to what everyone else has said, good luck with whatever you do. Like Den said, you never mailed it in, it was just a consistently great 7 years of movies. [Link]
PhoenixJo Member 231 Posts 8/09	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 12:32PM Will be sorry to see you go as I have enjoyed watching over the years. So many good performances to leave with us Great farewell speech and I would echo some of the comments made by people in previous posts. It was very well said and I wish you all the best in the future in what ever you do. Hope you stay in touch from time to time... [Link]
Strongbad Senior Member 1481 Posts 5/07	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 1:46PM Thank you for this nice goodbye message, your career in porn is in my mind epic, you have as you write done it all, and now it is time for you to live a normal life, I wish you all the best! good luck! [Link]
Ramsey Senior Member Trina Michaels fan 10332 Posts 10/02	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 2:04PM Thanks for all the great movies and good luck with your life. [Link]
SaraJayFan Member Underneath Sara Jay 200 Posts 4/04	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 3:09PM Thank you Katja for entertaining me over the years with your work. Your leaving is going to create quite a vacuum. While I may have a tear in my eyes after reading your announcment, I am also left with profound respect and admiration. I hope your life is filled with happiness whatever you do. Danke Katja! [Link]
Cumwhipper Senior Member 4050 Posts 3/04	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 4:22PM Thanks for all the awesome scenes and memories, Katja! Good luck in all future endeavors. [Link]
Mike Quasar Zero Tolerance Reluctant pornographer 1765 Posts 7/01	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 4:51PM Good luck and best wishes. You will always be one of the best performers the business has ever seen; truly in a class by yourself. You're welcome back anytime :) [Link]
Janitor Retired Porno movies, sexy videos, xxx. Adult DVD Talk at your service. 6409 Posts 11/99	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 5:04PM Katja, pleasure to know you. I'm sure you will have no trouble finding a new challenge. Anyone who has worked with you knows you're a great employee. [Link]
FadeToBlack Member 529 Posts 8/09	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 5:27PM A great goodbye post - sorry to see you go, but can completely understand your motives. Godspeed on your future endeavors! [Link]
KatjaKassin Senior Member 1257 Posts 5/03	Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 5:35PM Mike, I follow you on twitter and I am sure if anyone understands it must be you. I do enjoy your tweets! thanks to all of you guys for the support. I'll keep you posted. [Link]

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