By: David Pierson

I've stated this piece many times since Janet died. I've haven't been very successful in putting my thoughts into words. It is really hard to type with tears in your eyes. There really aren't words to convey this sort of feeling. We may need to invent new words. I have to admit that I adored Janet. It hurts so much to know that I can not pick up the phone and hear her voice or that she will no longer answer my email. It hurts to know that we won't be able to discuss our favorite books or movies. (Janet hated television) She and I shared a love of Independent films. We were both fond of Griffin Dunnes " Lisa Picard is Famous". Janet had this capacity to make me laugh or brake my heart. A few months ago I had the first of several surgeries to repair damaged facial bones. At the time it was hard just to talk. Knowing this, Janet would send me the most profane email messages knowing that I would laugh and that it would hurt. It was a good kind of pain. At other times Janet would share with me the most intimate of thoughts and make me cry. Janet was one of the pioneers of the spanking video scene. She was a wonderful actress. Her movements on screen were natural and her line delivery was always flawless, no matter how lame the script. Also, she was simply a beautiful woman. Early in our relationship, being a bit starstruck, I said something like " Gee, you used to be very big in the spanking video business. Her reply to me was right out of " Sunset Boulevard". In true Norma Desmond fashion she said " I am big... it's the videos that got small". Then she laughed very hard.

Janet left us on December 19, 2002. On that day the world became a colder and lonelier place to dwell.
Jan: With a broken heart, I wish you peace.
Love,
David

Xo Love Temple... your whirling dirvish.. tiger by the tail...Girleen...... your girl.. Thank you for everything Janet..... you left me alone here now..... I feel lost.

Mistress Temple..."Not all girls are sugar, spice and everything nice, Some are whips, chains and things that bring pain"

At this time of year, we have an opportunity to gather with our families and to reflect on the importance of our beliefs, our relationships, and our contribution to our communities. Jan was an important part of our extended spanking family, and she leaves a void which will be difficult to fill. In this busy season of family and friends and hectic activity, we could all benefit from a quiet moment to reflect on the passing of one of our own - to remember Janet for the contributions she made - and from this loss, perhaps we can more fully appreciate those others who influence our lives: our families and friends, our neighbors and acquaintances, our loves, our losses, and even our frailties, and especially our spanking community with all that it brings to our lives. Let her memory strengthen all that is good in our lives and let us be sure to tell someone today how much they mean to us - lest the opportunity slip from us forever. Let Janet's passing bring forth the best we have to offer. She would have liked that.

David: Hi Mark, thank you for talking to me about Jan and other things. I have to tell you that I have been so despondent since December 19th. It is so hard for me to believe that I can't email her or call her on the phone.
Mark: David my head is still in whirlwind. I can't believe that Janet is truly gone. I am very sad and upset that Jan is no longer with us. She was a very nice and amazingly talented person. David I can't believe that I won't ever see her again or call her on the phone just to say hi. There is a big hole in my heart.

David: For the purposes of perspective, can you tell our readers a little bit about your career in spanking videos?
Mark: Oh Sure David. I actually got my start in the business by accident. I actually contacted Janet Beckwith for a private session at her place. After the session with Janet Beckwith, she told me that she couldn't do another session with me, because she was going be doing some videos for Jennifer Brooks. Janet asked me if I knew Jennifer Brooks or heard of her. I told her you got to be kidding, who doesn't know who Jennifer Brooks is. I just laughed and asked Janet if she could ask Jennifer if I could do be in one of her videos. So a mouth later Jennifer Brook's cameraman called me and asked me if I wanted to be in a video. I was so excited that I said yes. I couldn't believe that I was going be in a spanking video with Jennifer Brooks. So after work Jennifer's Cameraman picked me up at my place, and took me to the video shoot. I was so nervous. When I got at the video shoot, I was introduced to Jennifer Brooks. But I noticed she had her legged wrapped up. So I asked if I be doing a spanking video with her. She just laughed and said "Oh no. I got someone for you." Twenty minutes later Janet Beckwith came up the stairs and I was so surprised. Jennifer explained that it would be Janet who would be performing with me. It's because of Janet Beckwith that I got my start in the video business. I owe her a lot for my success in spanking videos.

David: How did you come to know Janet?
Mark: I actually got to know Janet after I called her on the phone for a private session for an over the knee, bare bottom spanking. I was really nervous when I first came to her place of residence. But Janet wasn't ready for a private session, so she made me go and get her a drink at the seven eleven store up the street from her. Janet told me before I left that she wants lot's and lot's of ice in her soft drink. If I didn't follow directions my bare bottom would pay for it. I came back and Janet let me in and told me to have seat on the sofa. Janet made you feel comfortable and she always talked to the people before she started the session. That's what I liked about Janet. She got to know everything about you. She made you feel as if you knew her all of your life. Then after one of many private sessions I got to know Jan on a different level and got she told me about how she grew up and how she got into the spanking scene. Jan always had time to talk to you and laugh. She was truly a friend that I will miss, but her sprit will always be in my heart.

David: How did you learn of Jan's death?
Mark: I first heard about Jan's death from my girlfriend Cinny. She told me early in the morning on Friday. A friend of her told her about Jan's death. T I also contacted Jennifer Brooks via email and she told me that Jan had died Thursday night. The whole world came down on me. I was really upset and sad about the news.

David: I know this has been a very tough time for all of us.
Mark: Yes, David it been really hard. But I have to thank Mistress Temple who took care of Jan's funeral and other things for her. I also have to thank you David for giving me a chance to tell all Janet Beckwith's fans how I felt about her and what she has done for this business. Janet's memory will always live on for a long time to come.

David: Tell our readers about your spanking company.
Mark: Well, David our company Smart Ass Productions got started when I met my girlfriend Cinny online. I started helping with her website and then after several months we decide to start are own spanking company. Our style is very different from other spanking companies out there right now. A lot of our videos with have to do with domestic discipline, sandal spanking, plus scenario type style spanking videos. Stuff like that. But what's going to set us part from other spanking companies is that were going to film our videos on location and not do what they call in our business studio type videos. We want our customers to feel like their not watching the same video over and over again. We are going to make videos that are very extreme and let you feel like you right there watching the spanking going on. I don't want to give too much away. (laughing) I am sure other spanking companies might read this and take some of our ideas from us. Let's just say our company is going to take off real soon and we will be releasing several videos in February. Also our company has a messenger board for customers and we want our customers to feel free to give ideas for videos. We always respond to our customers and make them feel as if they are part of our company. I also would like to tell your readers of your website, that they can visit our website and leave a message on Janet Beckwith's Memorial page guestbook. So check us at www.geocities.com/smart_ass_productions

David: Mark, thank you so much for talking to me.
Mark: David, thank you so much for doing the interview and letting me have a chance to express my feelings about Janet Beckwith. I am sure after this interview comes out, people who are fans of Janet Beckwith will realize what type of person she was. Once again thank you for the time to let me speak about a person who is a legend and icon in this business. She will be truly missed by me, friends and fans. I am going to miss you Jan.

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