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Shawn Patrick Finnerty (contact)
International Community Bootblack 2005
Northwest Bootblack 2005

You could say I was "born into leather". My father was a motorcycle rider and while growing up, I loved watching him put on his leathers before he went out to ride. He always told me that "his leathers were his extra layer of protective skin". At 17 my pop gave me my first piece of leather; a ratty old club vest... and when I put it on, I knew exactly what he meant. Since coming out, I have been involved in many facets of the Gay Community, yet none of which had given me the comfort I now feel when I am surrounded by my leather family. I'm 28 years old now and have discovered my new calling in life. My future. I am a bootblack. So it shall be!

Sponsored by:   Gene Romaine, Generic Leather Productions

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