sb: Oh wow, thank You VERY much for this exclusive interview Mistress Elle. i remember thinking how much i wanted to interview You when i saw Your feature in Penthouse some years ago! Please tell us a little about Your background. Where are You originally from?

ME: I was born in Eastern Europe in Romania. My mother however was French and when I was 8 years old we left Bucharest and moved to Paris. I lived in Paris until I got a scholarship to come to the U.S. and study Fashion Design. Ever since then America has been My home!

sb: And we are VERY lucky to have You Mistress! How Were You introduced to The Scene?

ME: I was introduced to the scene by My first boyfriend, who was much older, and who also had an acquired taste for bdsm. Unfortunately he was also dominant and used to love bullying Me around. That lasted only for so long... eventually I left him.

sb: Wow i sure can't see any male trying to top You Mistress! Where did You start Professionally?

ME: I started working at the Vault as a submissive - funny enough, many years ago when The Vault was still one of the few well known establishments of this sort.

sb: Oh yes i used to go there a lot. How old were You when You started Professionally?

ME: I was around 22.

sb: Please describe Your style of Domination?

ME: I am a true sensualist at heart. All My sessions, even the most intense ones, are done with a touch of eroticism. I find that all slaves and subs respond much better to training if one cares to find what weak spot is in terms of what turns them on the most. That however should not be interpreted as soft, as I can be one minute as light as a feather and the next I could grab your balls in a deadly vice grip that will bring you to your knees!

sb: Awesome! What is Your favorite type of scene?

ME: I enjoy many diverse scenes but I have a special affinity to role playing. The more twisted the scenario tends to be the better I perform.

sb: Please tell me the most intense scene You ever did?

ME: One of the most intense moments, I experienced, was during My very first fisting session! It lasted over three hours and in the end I was exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. It was an incredible high that has stayed with Me ever since! Until this day, some of My favorite type of sessions are the ones that include fisting.

sb: Cool! Can You tell me the most humiliating thing You ever did to a slave?

ME: One of My slaves who happened to be into crossdressing wanted to go into a wig store and purchase a wig for himself but he was extremely afraid and embarrassed to try it on in front of the sales girls. So I offered to go along with him but the deal was that while I waited in the car he had to go in the store alone try it on and than walk out to the car with the wig on!

This took place on Hollywood boulevard where there a quite a few wig shops all run by Korean ladies!! It did not take too long and I saw him leaving the store with this red auburn wig that he just bought and just about running to the car looking to hide and find cover! he looked absolutely livid and mortified... As he approached the car I locked the door and took off abandoning him on Hollywood Blv. with that outrageous wig on!

sb: Wow that is really embarrassing! So You like public humiliation?

ME: Besides the story that I just told you, there were a few other episodes but overall I much prefer to do things in private.

sb: How about crossdressers? Do You enjoy these type of scenes?

ME: Very much so! Crossdressing sessions are some of My most favorite ones and I have a large number of boys that want to be girls come to Me... some for the very first time, and I have helped many of them find acceptance, understanding and ultimately enjoyment for who they really are.

sb: Do You enjoy watersports?

ME: While I indulge in golden showers once in a while, any type of scenes that involve body fluid exchanges are not My favorite kinds.

sb: Do You enjoy money slavery which seems to be a very popular fetish now?

ME: I think that any Dominant woman dreams to have a money slave that is devoted entirely to her. To Me this is the closest one would come to real slavery.

sb: Your legs and feets are absolutely exquisite. Do You enjoy foot worship?

ME: I absolutely love it!! What woman does not enjoy having her feet adored and pampered... at the same time I happen to be extremely ticklish and often get in laughing fits where I cannot stand to have My feet touched!

sb: That's hilarious! How is the European BD/SM scene different from the U.S. one?

ME: I must tell you I find the European bdsm scene to be much superior to the American one! It is much more accepted and in the open as opposed to the way things still remain in here where many aspects of it still remain in the closet. One must whisper or hide his or her love of bdsm to avoid being stigmatized. This is rather unfortunate and I do hope one day things could change.

sb: i remember seeing You in Your Penthouse shoot and remembering how gorgeous You were. How did that come about and what other magazines have You been featured in?

ME: I have been in Penthouse a few times! My first boyfriend used to shoot for Playboy and Penthouse and he submitted a test of Me. I got accepted and later on I did My first layout for them. I was also in Newlook, mainly a French magazine which used to be owned by Penthouse and I have done quite a few layouts for HMO, and the Belgian fetish publication Secret. And of course I have a brand new layout in the second edition of American Dommes that should be out soon!

sb: Wow i can't wait to see that! Do You like heavy corporal?

ME: Yes... while I am not a sadist per say I enjoy slaves that can take a heavy hand and who will try to reach new levels of pain acceptance.

sb: What is Your favorite implement for this?

ME: I would have to say the cane... which when used well, to Me, remains the most formidable pain giving implement!

sb: Oh i certainly agree! Please tell us about Your facility?

ME: I use My penthouse apartment that has 2 large rooms with plenty of space and is very discreet as well. I have everything I need there and I find that often slaves prefer a domestic setting to the typical dungeon. And if requested I can always find a dungeon that I can rent for a specific amount of time.

sb: Do You have any personal slaves?

ME: A friend of Mine mentioned to Me recently that today's Domme has a slave for very demanding aspect of her life; a web slave, a lawyer slave, a dr. slave, and so on. This very much seems to be My story as well. Yes, I do, I have a very young slave that I am still teaching how to behave, I have a slave in Germany that is very special to Me who also designed My new web site and with whom I have a rather unique relationship with, and I have one slave that has been with Me for quite a few years, whom I trust with My life!

sb: he is very lucky. Can a slave who scenes with You also be photographed if he wishes?

ME: Absolutely! Many of My slaves want to tape the session and keep a tape for their own enjoyment. I have nothing against that!

sb: What kind of slaves do You like the most and least?

ME: I like a slave to be devoted, trustworthy and honest. I like a slave that listens well and that cares about My happiness and well being, and who obeys Me without question. I dislike slaves that pretend to be something they are not and will say and do things just to please you instantly!! That to Me is a poser!!

sb: i agree totally. What is Your favorite type of clothing?

ME: I like good quality PVC and patent leather. I also adore anything made By Demask. Their clothes are the best!!

sb: What is the greatest thrill You get from Domination?

ME: Domination is My life! I cannot imagine Myself doing anything else. What I get from it is the conviction that I am doing something I love and the incredible feeling that at the end of each day I touched other people lives as well in a most positive and unique way.

sb: Do you session with novices?

ME: Very often young novices that are just starting out come to Me for their very first encounter with a Professional Domme, and while they are always scared, naive, timid and clumsy in the beginning, I quickly help them become accustomed with this new and exhilarating world of bdsm. I try to create a solid foundation for all their future experiences and teach them the basics of being a good slave.

sb: What is one of your favorite positions to have a sub in?

ME: Inescapable bondage, spread eagle - horizontally, blind fold or hood on, gagged and Me on top of them in a classic smothering position! I find them to be very vulnerable in this manner.

sb: Nice position! What other Mistresses do You admire in the scene?

ME: I truly admire Ilsa Strix who is indeed a legend to many and also Mistress Antoinette who is very beautiful and has an incredible sense of humor.

sb: If someone gave You 10 million dollars how would You spend it?

ME: Without a doubt traveling all over the world and spending quality time in each country that would spark My interest.

sb: Do You have any videos for sale?

ME: Not at the moment, but I am in the process of making some custom smoking fetish videos that should be available through My web site soon.

sb: What are Your favorite types of gifts?

ME: I love any type of gift that reflects that special thought and time went into them. Quality art and photography books, fetish books… I love reading so books are really big with Me, and gift certificates from Victoria Secret and any fetish stores are well appreciated!

sb: Have You attended any interesting parties lately?

ME: I must dully admit that I have been out of the party scene for a while and I spend so much time working that often I am too tired to go out and find comfort in reading a book or being on the computer, which is one of My all time addictions!

sb: Do You also work with Women and couples?

ME: Yes. I have a few lovely ladies that have been coming to see Me, and quite a few daring and rather young couples that either are looking for some unusual type of excitement in their life, or that are interested in learning everything they can about Dominating and being dominated!!

sb: i know You have traveled extensively. What places do You enjoy visiting the most?

ME: I will always love going back to Europe, it’s very diversified and each country has something completely unique to offer. I also love South America, especially Brazil, which I have visited quite a few times and which to Me is one of the wildest and most beautiful places in the world! Anyone that has a chance should go to Brazil!

sb:. You are absolutely stunning! Have You ever modeled professionally?

ME: Thanks for the compliment. Yes,of course, I did model professionally for many years, and I did the obligatory stints with well known modeling agencies, but I must tell you that modeling for Me was only a way to make good money. I never enjoyed it, plus, I never aspired to be an actress or chase the Hollywood dream and eventually I got tired off all the interviews and the phony atmosphere based entirely on your looks.

sb: Why do You think so many Mistresses experience 'burnout'? Has this ever happened to You?

ME: I think like any other job, professional dominance can become taxing and extremely tiring... Even more so considering the fact that you work with people on such a personal and intimate level! I have always consider Myself half Domina half shrink… I feel like I have looked into many souls and that I am the keeper of many secrets that have been shared with Me!

Often, I think that many Dommes become so engulfed in the life style that what once used to be exciting and new, simply becomes part of the monotony of day to day life. I try to have balance in My life, and I most certainly have a life outside of the bdsm scene. I try to get away from it whenever I can, so when I return I can have a certain enthusiasm that is necessary to keeping a fresh approach to each slave and session.

sb: Mistress Elle, thank You VERY much for this exclusive interview for dickie virgin. It was really an honor for me! Please tell everyone how You can be contacted for a session?

ME: You are welcome bruce. You can always find all the information you need on My web site.

November 2, 2002