International LeatherSIR / Leatherboy

and Community Bootblack

Honoring the past, Playing in the present, Building the future

I am 49 years young, and in the lifestyle for 31 years. Raised in Dallas, but found my home, 3 years ago, in Chicago, where I felt safe to "come out." In this city, my leather experience maintains to grow.

I currently volunteer at Test Positive Aware Network, doing HIV Testing, HIV Prevention Counseling, and there, I’m a member of the Board of Directors. I also volunteer at the Leather Archives and Museum.

Four pillars of my foundation are, Integrity, Sincerity, Honesty, and Passion. I am also a survivor of the AIDS Epidemic.

Boy-quill has been led and loved by several men tin his life. Sir Jon, Sir Jesse, Mister Monte, and now Sir Bear. I am humbled by what You have all continued to grant me. There has, however, been only one Master: The Cause. Boy-quill believes everyone has the right to live life openly and authentically. Whether volunteering as the program director for Columbus's gay youth center, working with children impacted by HIV, or facilitating the nation's largest gathering for gay pagans, quill serves by helping others express their true selves. As International Leatherboy, boy-quill hopes to bring this drive and service to the leather community.