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'''Clint Catalyst''' (b. ], ]) is an ] ], actor, ] ] and stylist.


'''Clint Catalyst''' (b. '''Clinton Green''', ], ]) is an ] ] ] ], <ref name=autogenerated4>{{cite web|url = http://www.amazon.com/Cottonmouth-Kisses-Clint-Catalyst/dp/0916397653/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202049598&sr=8-1|title = Cottonmouth Kisses|accessdate = 2008-02-07|author = |date = 2006-06-03|publisher = Amazon.com}}</ref> actor, <ref name=autogenerated7></ref> ], <ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url = http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117913657.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&query=clint+catalyst|title = “Flyover has ABC aboard"|accessdate = 2008-02-07|author = Josef Adalian |date = 2007 -16-11|publisher = Variety.com}}</ref> television producer, <ref name=autogenerated2></ref> ] ] <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2001-07-26/columns/i-voyeur-hell-is-other-people/2</ref>, <ref name=autogenerated5>Los Angeles Times Oct 28, 2007</ref>
Catalyst has covered music, fashion, ] issues, and popular culture for magazines including ], '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.{{Ref_label|a|a|none}}
stylist, <ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web|url=http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:-ps3t6DO3ywJ:www.frontierspublishing.com/mag/index.php%3Fo%3Dart%26article%3D637+jeffree+star+styling+clint+catalyst&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us|title = The Future is Jeffree Star|accessdate = 2008-02-20|author = Clint Catalyst|publisher=Frontiers Magazine.com}}</ref> and self-described “accidental ]". <ref></ref> Often referred to as “the most photographed model of the underground” <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/la-people-2007/clint-catalyst/16293|title = Clint Catalyst|accessdate = 2008-02-20|author = Linda Immediato|publisher=laweekly.com}}</ref> due to his surprisingly long run of editorial, catalog and print work in an industry not associated with longevity.

Catalyst has covered music, ] issues, and popular culture for numerous magazines including ] <ref>http://www.lamag.com/bola/article.aspx?id=12982</ref> <ref>http://www.lamag.com/bola/article.aspx?id=13002</ref>, ]<ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2004-11-18/la-vida/off-the-cuff</ref> <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2005-04-14/la-vida/the-scissor-misters</ref> <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2004-05-27/la-vida/alchemical-reaction</ref> <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2003-11-27/la-vida/london-calling</ref> <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2003-08-14/la-vida/primal-screen-print</ref> <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2004-01-22/la-vida/eyes-of-the-needle</ref> <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2003-07-03/la-vida/slogans-run</ref>, ], ], <ref name=autogenerated3 /> LA Alternative Press, ], ], ],], ]<ref>http://uselessmagazine.com/gallery/gal1-5.html</ref>, Ritual Magazine (U.K.)<ref>"''So Hip It Hurts''" published in issue 9</ref> and ] & ]'s ].<ref></ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clintcatalyst.com/about.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1078954219&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&|title="Clint Catalyst Bibliography}}</ref><ref></ref>


==Early life== ==Early life==
Clint was raised an only child to Southern Baptist parents. During all 18 years of his adolescence, he lived with his family “on a dusty gravel road” in an isolated area of Arkansas. Wildly imaginative, the fact that there were no other children with whom to interact in the neighborhood was less of a hindrance than a creative challenge: Catalyst simply made up his own. While it is common for youngsters to have an ‘imaginary friend,’ Clint took it a step beyond—he had “an entire realm” of make-believe characters with whom he interacted, often venturing into the forest and pretending that they were the sole survivors of a lost world. In an interview with Chicago-based journalist Sukie de la Croix, he explains this part of his history as quite likely “why started writing” in the first place.<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/interviews.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1078962196&archive=&start_from=&ucat=6&</ref>
Born in ] Catalyst was raised an only child to Southern Baptist parents. Other than a year in Germany on scholarship, he remained there until he attended ], where he started ''As If'' magazine and received a Bachelors in English. Upon graduation, Catalyst went to ], where he earned a Master of Arts in Writing degree from the ]. He said he knew he was gay from a young age.<ref name = Outlines>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.clintcatalyst.com/interviews.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1078962196&archive=&start_from=&ucat=6& | title = The Cottonmouth Kisses of a Small Town Boy | first = Sukie | last = de la Croix | work = Outlines | date = 2000-08-02 | accessdate = 2009-04-13 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Biography | url=http://www.clintcatalyst.com/blog/biography | work=clintcatalyst.com | accessdate=2009-04-14}}</ref>


==Education==
Writing in the ''LA Weekly'', Linda Immediato called Catalyst a "Midwestern ex–meth head who came to L.A. by way of San Francisco, where he was a goth art-club darling — the most photographed model of the underground." In Los Angeles in the 1990s "he became the most sought-after nightclub... guest-list gatekeeper, wooed by seemingly every hip promoter in the city."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/la-people-2007/clint-catalyst/16293|title = Clint Catalyst|accessdate = 2008-02-20|author = Linda Immediato|publisher=laweekly.com}}</ref>
An astute student, Catalyst excelled academically. His degrees include a Bachelor of Arts (with honors ‘Distinction’) in English <ref>http://www.wga.org/uploadedFiles/members/member_news/mn0906.pdf</ref> from Hendrix College <ref></ref>, as well as a Master of Arts in Writing from the University of San Francisco.<ref></ref>


==Published work== ==Published work==
] ]


Clint is best known for his book Cottonmouth Kisses, which was released in the summer of 2000 through the ]-based publisher ]. In support of the book,<ref name=autogenerated4 /> Clint toured across the U.S. and Canada with long-time friend and author ]. It was during this trek that they came up with the idea to solicit stories written in the first-person narrative for an anthology they co-edited entitled Pills, Thrills, Chills and Heartache. The book premiered in the #10 slot on the ] ] List (category: nonfiction paperback) the week of its release, March 14, 2004 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/578375021.html?dids=578375021:578375021&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+14%2C+2004&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&edition=&startpage=R.11&desc=Paperbacks%3B+BESTSELLERS%3B+LOS+ANGELES+TIMES+LIST+FOR+MARCH+14%2C+2004 |title="BESTSELLERS; LOS ANGELES TIMES LIST FOR MARCH 14, 2004"}}</ref> and was a Lambda Literary Awards Finalist among the “Top 5 Fiction Anthologies” released during the span of that year. <ref></ref>
In 2000, Catalyst's book ''Cottonmouth Kisses'' was released by ]-based publisher ], developing a widespread "cult following" according to '']'' magazine.<ref></ref> The book went into its second printing in 2007.


Cottonmouth Kisses, however, has established itself as a subcultural mainstay with a widespread cult following <ref></ref> Without the assistance of a publicist or agent<ref name="pan">{{citation |url=http://www.legendsmagazine.net/105/clint.htm |title=INTERVIEW: Clint Catalyst |first=Marcus |last=Pan |periodical=LegendsMagazine.net |date=December 2000 |accessdate=2008-02-11 }}</ref>, the book went into its second printing in 2007. <ref name=autogenerated4 />
In support of the book, Catalyst toured the U.S. and Canada with friend and author ]. During the book tour, they came up with the idea to solicit first-person narratives for an anthology they co-edited entitled ''Pills, Thrills, Chills and Heartache''. The book reached #10 on the ] non-fiction paperback ] list the week after its release on March 14, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/578375021.html?dids=578375021:578375021&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+14%2C+2004&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&edition=&startpage=R.11&desc=Paperbacks%3B+BESTSELLERS%3B+LOS+ANGELES+TIMES+LIST+FOR+MARCH+14%2C+2004 |title="BESTSELLERS; LOS ANGELES TIMES LIST FOR MARCH 14, 2004"}}</ref> The book was also a 2004 ]s finalist in the fiction anthology category.<ref></ref>


===Spoken Word=== ==Spoken Word==
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Catalyst has appeared as a spoken word performer at: The Bumbershoot festival <ref>Bumbershoot Literary Arts Festival (September 2002) http://www.bumbershoot.org/history.htm</ref>; OUTFEST <ref>http://www.outfest.org/fest2002/fest2002.platinumartist.html</ref>; the New York Fringe Lit Festival; the Dark Arts Festival; <ref>http://www.darkartsfestival.com/2001/index.html</ref>; Convergence 9<ref>http://www.virulent.org/converg4/past.html</ref>; Scutterfest<ref name="litrave.com">http://www.litrave.com/archives/archives14.htm</ref>; the West Hollywood Book Fair; the Highways in Santa Monica; The Village in Los Angeles; the Radar Reading Series<ref>http://www.poetryflash.org/0805.00_norcal_calendar.html</ref><ref>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/16/RV7C10J8RI.DTL</ref> in San Francisco; and at Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA <ref>http://www.fritzhaeg.com/salon/events/12lamasterminding_text.html</ref>. Clint is an accomplished spoken word performer who has presented his talent on stages everywhere from mainstream festivals (Bumbershoot<ref>Bumbershoot Literary Arts Festival (September 2002) http://www.bumbershoot.org/history.htm</ref> <ref>http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20020830&slug=bumberlit30</ref> <ref>http://www.litparlor.com/5-08_redo_004.htm</ref> <ref>http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=11808</ref>, OUTFEST <ref>http://www.propheticdesire.us/microsound/html/2001/2001-07/msg00103.html</ref> <ref>http://www.outfest.org/fest2002/fest2002.platinumartist.html</ref>) to subcultural gatherings (New York Fringe Lit Festival<ref name="clintcatalyst.com">http://www.clintcatalyst.com/articles.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1078961127&archive=&start_from=&ucat=5&</ref>, Dark Arts Festival 2001, 2002 <ref>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wraeththu/message/834</ref> <ref>http://www.darkartsfestival.com/2001/index.html</ref>, Homo-a-Go-Go<ref>http://www.homoagogo.com/2006/info/index.html</ref>, Convergence 9<ref>http://www.virulent.org/converg4/past.html</ref>, Scutterfest<ref name="litrave.com">http://www.litrave.com/archives/archives14.htm</ref>); from bars (The Paradise Lounge<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=1&pos=16</ref>, Amnesia<ref>http://listserv.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=POETICS;gBCE2g;20020424172633-0700</ref>, the Red Lion Pub<ref name="clintcatalyst.com"/>, The Parlour Club <ref>http://www.coolgrrrls.com/1/kastle/kastle.html</ref><ref name="litrave.com"/>) to book fairs (West Hollywood Book Fair); from theatres (Highways<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/readings.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1078959274&archive=&start_from=&ucat=2&</ref> in Santa Monica, The Village in Los Angeles) to public libraries<ref>http://www.sfarts.org/Free_Works2.cfm</ref><ref>http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:ZOrFpKZl0t0J:www.sfarts.org/Free_Works2.cfm+clint+catalyst+%2B+university+of+san+francisco&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=20&gl=us&client=firefox-a</ref>
from art galleries <ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/readings.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1078959274&archive=&start_from=&ucat=2&</ref> <ref>http://www.truthserum.org/images/2004.04.07_pills</ref> to literary salons (The Radar Reading Series<ref>http://www.poetryflash.org/0805.00_norcal_calendar.html</ref> <ref>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/16/RV7C10J8RI.DTL</ref> in San Francisco, Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA <ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/readings.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1078959274&archive=&start_from=&ucat=2&</ref> Sundown Salon in L.A. <ref>http://www.fritzhaeg.com/salon/events/08trannyfest.html</ref> <ref>http://www.fritzhaeg.com/salon/events/12lamasterminding_text.html</ref>) from cafés<ref>http://ebar.com/columns/column.php?sec=calendare&article=72</ref> to the California state capitol<ref>http://www.qrd.org/qrd/usa/california/LIFE/1996/youth.lobby.day.successful-01.05.96</ref> Additional listings of Catalyst's readings can be seen on his website


"To Push Away Or Clutch" -- Spoken Word by Clint Catalyst was on display at the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh,PA. The exhibition (an 8 year retrospective of Glenn Kaino's work) ran from May 3 - August 31, 2008
From May through August 2008, Catalyst's ''To Push Away Or Clutch'' was on display at the ] in Pittsburgh, PA.<ref name = Acrylic>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.vagabondagepress.com/90401/V1I11IN1.html | title = Interview with Clint Catalyst | first = Kim | last = Acrylic | journal = The Battered Suitcase | volume = 1 | issue = 11 | publisher = Vagabondage Press | date = April 2009 | accessdate = 2009-05-18 }}</ref> The exhibition was an eight-year retrospective of ]'s work.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://artdaily.org/section/news/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=24010 | title The Andy Warhol Museum Presents Transformer: The Art of Glenn Kaino | date = 2008-04-27 | accessdate = 2009-05-18 | work = ] }}</ref>
<ref>http://artdaily.org/section/news/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=24010&b=clint%20catalyst</ref>


==Acting== ==Acting==


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In the 2007 short film ''In the Spotlight'', Catalyst was cast to play a charlatan Bell Wartock opposite ].<ref name="losangeles.metromix.com">http://losangeles.metromix.com/events/article/outfest-25-years/100903/content</ref>

Clint was “discovered” by director Hilary Goldberg during a dramatic reading he did at the Los Angeles bookstore Skylight Books. <ref></ref> She cast him in his first ‘principal’ role as the nefarious charlatan Bell Wartock opposite actress ] in the short film “In The Spotlight.” <ref>http://www.darkartsfestival.com/lineup.php?show=performanceart</ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> <ref name="losangeles.metromix.com">http://losangeles.metromix.com/events/article/outfest-25-years/100903/content</ref> <ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/414781/</ref>”In The Spotlight” was released in 2007, and is slotted to continue making the festival rounds throughout 2008<ref></ref>. In November 2008, the Belgian magazine ] published a feature that describes the film as "a black and white short with a black heart and biting social commentary about fame, art, artifice, shadowy figures who hold the power and public personas who reign as their submissives in the eternal quest for eternity: that possessed by actors, charlatans, heartbreak-for-hire, and the tragically hollow 'faux real.<ref>http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/09/Secret-zine.jpg</ref>

] published a 2-pg article about "In The Spotlight" in its Winter 2009 issue.<ref>Bitch Magazine "Feminist Response to pop culture", Winter 2009, Issue No. 42, pages 52/89</ref> Entitled "Liars Poker," this discourse by journalist explores how the short "plays literary games" and is a "feminist upending of the genre."
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Catalyst also has a small role as an Oompa-Loompa impersonator in Darren Stein’s short “Color Me Olsen,” which was released in 2007.<ref name=autogenerated7 /> Clint also plays the role of Jared Silver in ] forthcoming film, ] <ref></ref>. In 2008, he has been cast in Matthew Mishory's film, ], as "Sid - the Emcee". <ref name=autogenerated2 />Most recently, Clint Catalyst has been cast in upcoming film directed by Christopher Cummings, TBA in 2009.


==Television == ==Television ==
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In 2004, with a writing partner, Darren Stein, they co-created a drama entitled The Flyover States for a development deal with ]/].<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url = http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117913657.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&query=clint+catalyst|title = “Flyover has ABC aboard"|accessdate = 2008-02-07|author = Josef Adalian |date = 2007 -16-11|publisher = Variety.com}}</ref> In 2004, Clint set his sights on writing and working within the television industry. With a writing partner, Darren Stein, he co-created and wrote a pilot under a development deal with Touchstone/].<ref name=autogenerated1 />
As an associate show producer, he worked for three cycles (2005-2006) on the reality series “].” <ref>www.ssgmain.org/Sept_Oct_06_Ask_SSG_Newsletter.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/freaky-stylee/13075/|title="Freaky Stylee"|publisher="LA Weekly"|author=]}}</ref> As an Associate Show Producer, he worked for three cycles (2005-2006) on the reality series “].” <ref>www.ssgmain.org/Sept_Oct_06_Ask_SSG_Newsletter.pdf</ref> <ref name=autogenerated7 /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/freaky-stylee/13075/|title="Freaky Stylee"|publisher="LA Weekly"|author=]}}</ref>


On February 8, 2008, Catalyst won the first place for TV Host in ]'s '']'' contest.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.imdb.com/video/cbs/vi2467168281/ |title="Clint Catalyst is first Big Shot Live TV Host winner"|accessdate = 2008-02-08}}</ref>. His role for the followup winner's episode was red carpet commentator for the 2008 ]. This marks the second time that he's done red carpet commentary for a major awards show. February 8th, 2008, Clint won the first place for TV Host in ]'s BigShotLive<ref>http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1096358/brie_congrats_clint_catalyst_asa_thibodaux_travis_parker</ref> contest.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.imdb.com/video/cbs/vi2467168281/ |title="Clint Catalyst is first Big Shot Live TV Host winner"|accessdate = 2008-02-08}}</ref>. His role for the followup winner's episode was red carpet commentator for the 2008 ]. This marks the second time that he's done red carpet commentary for a major awards show.


May 22, 2008: Clint appeared as a guest on the talk show "Good Things Utah" regarding his duties as the MC—and one of the guest judges for the model "open call"—for Salt Lake City-based clothing designer Jared Gold's Czarina/'Farewell' show. Two other guests appeared with Catalyst and Gold on-screen: models Audrey Kitching and Stevie Ryan. <ref></ref>
In November 2008, Catalyst had a cameo as the stylist for ] in ''Allez a L.A.!'', a five-part series that ran on the French Cable Network ].<ref>http://www.canalplus.fr/index.php?pid=2863</ref>


November 2008: Clint Catalyst has a cameo as the stylist for ] in Allez a L.A.!, a five-part series that ran on the French Cable Network ].<ref>http://www.canalplus.fr/index.php?pid=2863</ref> In the episode, ] asks for Clint's assistance before attending ]'s<ref>http://www.vimeo.com/2327957</ref> birthday party at the Houdini Mansion.<ref>http://www.thestylephile.com/blog/330000033/post/860028486.html</ref><ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2008-06-19/music/freaky-friday/</ref>
On March 5, 2009, Catalyst appears as a special guest in an episode of the reality television series '']'', hosted by ].{{Fact|date=May 2009}}


March 5, 2009: Clint appears as a special guest<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/Germany%27s_Next_Topmodel,_Cycle_4</ref> in episode 4, cycle 4 of the reality t.v. series ], hosted by ]. <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/Germany%27s_Next_Topmodel,_Cycle_4</ref> <ref>http://inthisweek.com/view.php?id=103551</ref> <ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0145902/</ref>
==Model and stylist==

As L.A. "style icons," Catalyst,<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/blog/ja%E2%80%A6hallo-meine-deutsche-freunde</ref> <ref>http://www.buzznet.com/tags/clintcatalyst/photos/flanked-larissa-tessa-favorite-gntm/?id=68826981</ref> ] and Audrey Kitching accompanied couture designer ], who brought his infamous Madagascar hissing cockroach brooches as accessories for one of the model ‘challenges’ of the episode.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4102392576/nm0145902</ref> <ref>http://www.whosdatedwho.com/videos/video_view.asp?ID=74599</ref> <ref>http://www.buzznet.com/tags/clintcatalyst/journals/3833651/gntm/</ref> <ref>http://www.buzznet.com/tags/clintcatalyst/photos/backstage-jessicka-jared-germanys-next/?id=67018921&p=1</ref>

==Model==


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Catalyst has had a variety of modeling assignments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stevedietgoedde.com/marquis05.htm|title = Steve Diet Goedde Photography}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exquisiterestraint.com/galleries/gallery_clintCatalyst.html|title=Exquisite Restraint}}</ref> He also modeled for the cover of a book, The Best of Alice Joanou. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://stevedietgoedde.com/alicejoanou.htm|title=Book Cover by Steve Diet Goedde}}</ref>


Shortly after his arrival in San Francisco, Clint's foray into modeling "all started with a book cover"—though the cover of the book was not his own. He was discovered by photographer Phyllis Christopher, <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phyllischristopher.com/clint/|title = Phyllis Christopher Photography}}</ref> who had an assignment to shoot the cover of an anthology entitled Sons Of Darkness <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.valorebooks.com/Search/ISBN/1573440590|title=Sons Of Darkness}}</ref>. She thought his dark aesthetic would work well for a book about vampires, and so began his first paid modeling assignment. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inthisweek.com/article.asp?id=2322|title=Wave Maker|publisher=In Utah This Week}}</ref>
In March 2008 Catalyst was chosen to appear in a national ] "Fur Is Dead" campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.peta2.com/2008/03/clint_catalyst_fur_is_dead.html|title="Peta2 blogs on Clint Catalyst"|publisher=Peta2}}</ref>.

From that moment on, his assignments have run the gamut from Goth <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/peta2flickr/2299034650/|title = SkellAnimal Peta2 Fur Is Dead campaign}}</ref> to custom latex-wear <ref>{{cite web|url=http://stevedietgoedde.com/marquis05.htm|title = Steve Diet Goedde Photography}}</ref>,
from fetish/corsetry <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.exquisiterestraint.com/galleries/gallery_clintCatalyst.html|title=Exquisite Restraint}}</ref> to dapper hats <ref>{{cite web|url=http://flickr.com/photos/mymsie/86729079|title=Amanda Brooks Photography}}</ref>, from
contemporary urban gear <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tonymech.com|title=Tony Mech}}</ref> to post-punk casual wear
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lipstickprophets.com/mens2.html|title= Lipstick Prophets}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lipstickprophets.com/lpmag.html|title = Lipstick Prophets Magazine}}</ref>, from cravats<ref></ref> to high-end costume jewelry<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=1&pos=0</ref> <ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/1416911/</ref>. He also modeled for the cover of another book, The Best of Alice Joanou. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://stevedietgoedde.com/alicejoanou.htm|title=Book Cover by Steve Diet Goedde}}</ref>

Despite the tear sheets and campaigns accumulated over the years, Catalyst refutes the term 'model' in reference to himself. Explaining that it's "just part of the brand," he prefers being described as a hyper-hypenate. "If seeing my one place causes people to look me up somewhere else," he says, "then it serves its purpose."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://renegadesofstyle.uber.com/clint|title="Renegades Of Style: Clint Catalyst"}}</ref>

March 2008: Catalyst was announced as one of the 'personalities' to appear in a national ] "Fur Is Dead" campaign in conjunction with the clothing line ] and the style emporium ]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.peta2.com/2008/03/clint_catalyst_fur_is_dead.html|title="Peta2 blogs on Clint Catalyst"|publisher=Peta2}}</ref>

April 2008: Alternative models ] and ] are photographed as the latest faces in support of Janine Jarman's ] salon "Hairroin: Addicted to Style." <ref></ref> Photographer Steven Barston <ref></ref> was hired for the job, at which each of the models were shot on an antique mortuary ] to accompany the fashion-forward "un-salon" logo: a human skull adorned with an "up-do" and feminine bow, framed in the elegant style of a 19th century brooch. <ref></ref>

May 2008: Clint Catalyst is announced among the roster of new runway/promotional models for the clothing line Killers Never Die<ref></ref>, a Los Angeles-based company for "the distressed" and "the relentless."

July 2008: Clint announced among the roster of models (runway and print) for the jewelry line ]<ref></ref>. Hello Drama is the latest endeavor from ] and ], who--among many other things--host the on-line talk-show "]."

August 2008: Clint Catalyst and Audrey Kitching are selected as "spokesmodels" for custom milliner ].<ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/photos/clint-audrey-spokesmodules-insert-emoticon/?id=41486201</ref><ref>http://www.theaudreykitching.com/blogs/Stop_being_so_cranky.html#blogcomments</ref>

September 2008: Clint has a two-page editorial in the Fall 08/Winter 2009 magazine produced by ] to showcase her clothing line ].

February 2009: Artist and correspondent Sham Ibrahim of MaryTV.net<ref>http://marytv.net/2009/02/polatteu/</ref> reports Clint Catalyst and Kayley Gable--actress, socialite and granddaughter of Hollywood legend ]--were two "stars" who modeled couture designs by ] of Beverly Hills<ref>http://www.polatteu.com/</ref> <ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/photos/pol-atteu-haute-couture-fashion/?id=50390771#usersubnav</ref> for his 'Pre-Oscar ] Fashion Show.' Atteu is famous not only for his high-profile clientele but also his close friendship with ] magazine ] and television personality ]. With his partner, talent agent ], Atteu co-authored the book Portrait of an Icon, a first-person account of their life as Anna Nicole's best friends and confidantes.<ref>http://www.portraitofanicon.com/</ref>

March 2009: Release of a formal announcement from ]! Designs that "the oh-so-fabulously fierce Clint Catalyst" has been chosen as the jewelry and t-shirt company's "very first male spokesmodel." <ref>http://www.bangbangbabydesigns.com/CLINT.html</ref>

==Stylist==

Catalyst has been employed as a stylist, called upon for avant-garde and editorial looks for everything from stagewear for musician/model ] to comedian ], whom he helped “transform” for Taylor Chang-Babaian’s book Asian Faces
<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.amazon.com/Asian-Faces-Essential-Beauty-Makeup/dp/0399533141/ref=cm_lmf_tit_6_rsrsrs1|title = Asian-Faces-Essential-Beauty-Makeup|accessdate = 2008-02-15|author = Taylor Chang-Babaian|date = 2007-07-08|publisher = Amazon.com}}</ref> to the glamour transformation of ]<ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/1060291/</ref>, lead singer of ] <ref> </ref> with celebrity photographer Albert Sanchez.
Catalyst has also styled ], most famous for his decade-long stint co-hosting the series "]" with designer ].<ref></ref>

==Trendsetter==

]

] has Clint Catalyst as a designated "Buzzmaker,"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzznet.com/community/whatsbuzz/star/|title="People with the Buzzmaker badge"}}</ref> a term the site uses for members "who are top tier."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzznet.com/community/whatsbuzz/#buzzmaker|title="What is a Buzzmaker"}}</ref> Buzzmakers are identified by a pink star on their page. Out of the entire site, only 40 users are designated with the "Buzzmaker badge."

Catalyst has also been described as an "It" Boy,<ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2008-03-06/music/dancefloor-diplo-macy/</ref> among his extensive catalog of 'social titles.'

June 13, 2006: L.A. Weekly’s ‘Style Council’ noted Clint among guests at the private/invite only show of musician Peaches as making an impression with a “to-die-for feathered hat.”<ref>http://blogs.laweekly.com/style_council/uncategorized/scientology-is-gay/</ref>

April 4, 2007: Noted in print among the fashion show "Front Row/A-Listers" at Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia's standing-room-only premiere at L.A.'s elite 2121 Lofts.<ref>] - The Essential Online Resource for Los Angeles<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> <ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/145631/</ref>

July 17, 2007: Frontiers magazine runs a two page article in which Clint is deemed the 'King of What's Next'.<ref>Ryder, Caroline Vol.26/Iss.5 "The King of What's Next: Planting the Seeds of Pop Culture with L.A. Queer Icon Clint Catalyst" Frontiers Magazine Pg. 19,20 </ref> <ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/545641/</ref>

October 18, 2007: "Clint Catalyst, at ], is on top of the trend with a miniature top hat like the ones being sported all over London." - Lawrence K. Ho, Los Angeles Times
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/search/la-ig-scout21oct_jpt5u1nc,0,4236962.photo|title="Clint Catalyst, at BOXeight"|publisher=Los Angeles Times|author=Lawrence K. Ho}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lacowboy.blogspot.com/2007/10/la-times-reviews-boxeight-fashion-show.html|title="LA Times Reviews BOXeight Fashion Show Audiences}}</ref> <ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/1182131/</ref>

December 7, 2007: ]’ Holiday Runway event is hosted by “fashion icon” Clint Catalyst.<ref>http://www.designtaxi.com/news.jsp?id=12893&monthview=1&month=11&year=2007</ref>

December 20, 2007: Fashion News California describes Clint as a host, “an author, artist, and internet persona” who is among a “growing online social community creating a buzz…“<ref>http://www.seehandbags.com/Fashion_News_California.html</ref>

January 2008: ] magazine deemed Clint a “red-carpet-stalking fashionista in the moment before anyone else is.” {{cite web|url=http://instinctmagazine.com/celebrity-interviews/clint-catalyst-takes-our-pop-quiz.html|title="Instinct Magazine"}}

February 2008: Catalyst is a Metromix party host <ref>http://citizendumondela.wordpress.com/2008/02/</ref><ref>http://citizendumondela.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/metromix-party</ref>

March 5, 2008: Fashion Journalist ] deems “Clint Catalyst a queer fashion figurehead.” <ref name="losangeles.metromix.com"/>

May 14, 2008: Metromix magazine deems Catalyst a "Fashion Renaissance Man."<ref name=autogenerated8></ref>

In Out.com’s 2008 coverage of ‘Power Gays,’ Clint Catalyst is listed as one of the three “Buzznet celebrities” who, “one 14-year old girl at a time beating the hype machine at its own game.” In the same article, journalist Japhy Grant goes so far as to describe him as perhaps an “unintended role model”<ref>http://www.out.com/detail.asp?page=3&id=23673</ref> since “At long last, for mainstream middle American tweens, the popular kids are weirdos and outcasts.”

July 29, 2008: The popular website Gay.com refers to Catalyst as a 'Scene King.' <ref name=autogenerated6></ref> When asked to describe his inimitable personal style that has garnered this title for him even within a definition of "scene kings" on UrbanDictionary.com <ref></ref>, Clint replied "If Isabella Blow had a male counterpart who was portrayed in a Mark Ryden painting and weasled his way out." <ref name=autogenerated6 /> In an interview for the Peta2/Fur Is Dead campaign, he simplified his 'look' as being focused on "Dark themes, bright colors. Hats, pomp, humor...and circumstance. A motto of mine when getting dressed-up? "Nothing exceeds like excess." <ref></ref>

2009: Catalyst is listed in the Myspace celebrity directory

March 14, 2009: Journalist ]'s coverage of Gen Art's fashion week kick-off show at the historic downtown Los Angeles theater states:
"There are even the requisite few celebs. Clint Catalyst, looking handsomely vampire-like, is sitting across the aisle." <ref>http://blogs.laweekly.com/style_council/beauty/fashion-week-diary-day-1-grai/</ref>

==Uberstar==

Clint Catalyst is an Uberstar! The ‘Uberstars’ are a modern day twist on Andy Warhol’s ‘Factory Superstars’ of the 60’s & 70’s. The Uberstars were chosen by Glenn Kaino to be a part of his recent exhibition {Transformer: The Art of Glenn Kaino} at the renowned Andy Warhol Museum.<ref></ref>

The Uberstars section of the exhibit features Polaroid photos taken with a ‘Big Shot Polaroid camera’. Each photo taken was then paired up next to one of Warhol’s Polaroids of the original Factory Superstars. Catalyst found his photo to be displayed alongside of ].<ref></ref><ref>http://issuu.com/mikeismycodename/docs/hmag082008/16</ref> A few other notable Uberstars in the exhibit include: ], Rose Apodaca, ] {a.k.a. Fingers Crossed}, Aaron Sandnes, & Rami Kashou. Further information on the 'Uberstars at the Warhol Museum' may be found at TheStylephile.com


== Host == == Host ==


] ]

Catalyst is often hired as a club and party host <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2007-07-12/music/fabulously-phony</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/bonded-by-the-beats/18470/|publisher=LA Weekly|title="Bonded By The Beats|author=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/fabulously-phony/16805/|author=]|publisher=LA Weekly|title=Fabulously Phony}}</ref>. He worked as a “celebrity judge” for the Asian Pacific AIDS Alliance Quest Beauty Pageant<ref>http://www.apaitonline.org/newsArticle.asp?articleID=82 </ref> and was hired by ] as a judge for Audrey Kuenstler's 'High Fashion Wrestling' event<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/nightranger/7738/|author=]|publisher=LA Weekly|title="Nightranger"}}</ref>. He's done red carpet duty at several awards ceremonies, including the 2007 ] for ].
Due to his infamy in certain social circles, Clint is often hired as a club host <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2007-07-12/music/fabulously-phony</ref> <ref></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/bonded-by-the-beats/18470/|publisher=LA Weekly|title="Bonded By The Beats|author=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/fabulously-phony/16805/|author=]|publisher=LA Weekly|title=Fabulously Phony}}</ref>, as well as a host for magazine parties <ref></ref> and fashion shows <ref>http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071220/neth029.html?.v=36</ref>. As a ‘fashion icon,’ he’s done everything from community outreach work as a “celebrity judge” (with model/actress Jenny Shimizu and designer Nick Verreos) for the Asian Pacific AIDS Alliance Quest Beauty Pageant<ref>http://www.apaitonline.org/newsArticle.asp?articleID=82 </ref> <ref>http://thelastnoel.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_archive.html</ref> to
] hiring him as a judge for Audrey Kuenstler's 'High Fashion Wrestling' event<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/nightranger/nightranger/7738/|author=]|publisher=LA Weekly|title="Nightranger"}}</ref> He's done red carpet duty at several awards ceremonies, including the 2007 ] for Buzznet. <ref></ref>
March 16, 2007: Clint hosts Jared Gold's "Quiet Army" fashion show.<ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/139307/</ref>
March 14, 2008: Clint hosts Jared Gold's Czarina fashion show. The event received rave reviews, with journalists going so far as
referring to it as the 'show du jour' that "upped the ante" of L.A. fashion week. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.www.dailytitan.com/media/storage/paper861/news/2008/03/20/TheBuzz/Czarina.Catwalk.The.Unveiling.Of.Jarad.Golds.Czarina.Collection-3276503.shtml|title="Czarina Catwalk|publisher=Daily Titan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://planetfunkblog.com/2008/03/17/planet-funk-does-jared-gold-la-fashion-weeks-final-show-audrey-kitching-clint-catalyst-and-more.aspx?results=1#SurveyResultsChart|title="Planet Funk does Jared Gold!!"|publisher=Planet Funk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uber.com/roseapodaca/blogs/The_Gold_Standard_Jared_Golds_Circus.html|title="The Gold Standard: Jared Gold's Circle"|publisher=Uber}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-wrap23mar23,0,7413817.story|title="Barely There"|publisher=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>

September 02, 2008: Clint co-hosts an ] segment with ], called 'FASHION POLICE- Sunset Junction LA Hipster Fashion Dos and Donts'. He is also seen hosting for AltitudeTV again at the 'Box Eight - LA Fashion Party' in October 2008.


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
]

Clint is often asked to give advice on skin and beauty products by newspapers, <ref>http://losangeles.metromix.com/style/article/q-and-a-clint/110344/content</ref> radio shows<ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/2519191/ever-question-youve-asked-lame/</ref>, and the ‘Contact Clint’ option on his own website.

June 2003: Clint was a noted guest at the marriage of comedian ] and the L.A. ]’s ], a "double ceremony" keeping the element of surprise akin to its date of Friday the 13th. As the sun set, the couple had a traditional Korean service involving both families, a live rooster and hen, and an ample supply of flying chestnuts and dates. If the first service was for the family, the second was for the couple's eclectic crew of night-crawlers: Bridesmaids were decked out in 'High Goth' gowns rife with dark sparkle and black bouquets; wedding bands were extracted from small coffin-shaped boxes, and Cho’s outfit was a 150-year-old beaded gown, complete with 30-foot-long veil adorned with black rubber snakes, à la Medusa. <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2003-07-03/music/king-of-the-hill/2</ref>

Catalyst was one of the guests to attend the wedding of ] and ] of ] on October 13, 2007 in Los Angeles. He served as the couples' master of cermonies and read an original piece written for the event.<ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/1153871/</ref><ref name=autogenerated5 />

Clint is known for his close friendship with avant-garde designer ] <ref></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/columns/a-considerable-town/wrinkle-free-fresh-faces-at-fashion-week/18493/|title="Wrinkle Free Fresh Faces at Fashion Week"|publisher=LA Weekly}}</ref>
and has even been described as his 'muse.' <ref>http://www.inthisweek.com/article.asp?id=2322</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://losangeles.metromix.com/style/article/thinking-outside-the-smashbox/320459/content|title=Thinking outside the Smashbox|publisher=Metromix Los Angeles}}</ref> They often attend social events and fashion shows together <ref></ref><ref>
http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/photos/gen-art-boxeight-la-fashion/?id=51581441
</ref><ref>http://www.944.com/nightsites/gallery/gen-art-kicks-off-boxeights-la-fashion-week/1151483/</ref><ref>http://www.944.com/nightsites/gallery/gen-art-kicks-off-boxeights-la-fashion-week/1151509/</ref><ref>http://www.944.com/nightsites/gallery/genarts-fashion-week/1150293/</ref><ref>http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2009/03/nick-verreos-attends-los-angeles.html</ref>, and Clint has worked as an event producer for some of Jared's fashion shows <ref></ref>. In the spring 2008 collection of Gold's company, ], there is even a garment dedicated to/inspired by his friend: the "Clint Catalyst Tarot Card Destroyer" t-shirt <ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/1462541/</ref> <ref></ref>.

Alternative model and ] Audrey Kitching<ref></ref> <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/view/71424</ref> has also been
linked in the press as one of Catalyst's comrades<ref name=autogenerated8 />.

Actress ]--famous for her role ] on the CBS hit series ]--is a personal friend with whom Clint has modeled <ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/photos/suddenly-evening/?id=43539291&p=1#usersubnav</ref>, collaborated (her autobiographical story "Cheers" was published in Pills, Thrills, Chills and Heartache under a shortened version of her name--"Pauley P"--due to its intensely personal subject matter) <ref>http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Pills-Thrills-Chills-and-Heartache/Clint-Catalyst/e/9781555837532/?itm=1</ref>,
<ref>http://us.collect.myspace.cn/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=1497532</ref>
<ref>http://www.gmax.co.za/feel/books04/040203-bookmarks.html</ref> attended fashion shows,<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/pauley%20perrette/?id=5162689&p=3</ref> social events <ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=31</ref>,
<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/pauley%20p/?p=0&id=31028591#pagesubnav</ref>
<ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2002-04-25/music/the-body-politic</ref> as well as Clint's birthday parties,
<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/pauley%20perrette/?id=44649681&p=2</ref> infamous both for their outrageous themes ("Cholo A Go Go," A Gaygnster Glam-Fest; a formal 'Wake,' to "mourn the death of ] youth";<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=3&id=5500779#pagesubnav</ref> "Clint and His Thousand Closest Imaginary Friends,"<ref>http://drunkrockers.com/BSIDE/</ref> thrown by legendary mash-up D.J.s ] of ]<ref>http://www.bootiela.com/</ref> et al) as well as the eclectic mix of hipsters and celebrity guests known to grace the roster: model/actor ]
<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=21</ref> celebrity photographers ]<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=22</ref> and ], model/actress ], <ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/journal.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1220512770&archive=&start_from=&ucat=26&</ref> jewelry designer/style icon ] and her husband, director ],<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=5&id=5446790#pagesubnav</ref> music video director ] and his wife, singer/songwriter ],<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/journal.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1220512828&archive=&start_from=&ucat=26&</ref> milliner ],<ref>http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/photos/just-saturday-afternoon-stroll-echo/?id=10970611&p=8#usersubnav</ref><ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/adele%20mildred/?p=1&id=5447614#pagesubnav</ref> casting director ],<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=2&id=5446869#pagesubnav</ref> music journalist/ D.J./Vlaze TV correspondent ],<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=1&id=5447450#pagesubnav</ref> clothing designer ],
<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=4&id=5458165#pagesubnav</ref>
<ref>http://ronysphotobooth-clintsbdaywake.buzznet.com/user/photos/celebrating-death-clint-catalysts-youth/?id=4830811&p=6&R=161434108&N_C=1</ref> journalist ] and actress/musician ],<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=2&id=5447298#pagesubnav</ref> photographer ],
<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?id=5457732&p=2</ref> ] contestant-turned-rapper ],<ref>http://ronysphotobooth-clintsbdaywake.buzznet.com/user/photos/celebrating-death-clint-catalysts-youth/?id=4830777&p=1#usersubnav</ref> and controversial musician ],<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=3&id=5446572#pagesubnav</ref> fetish model ] and visual artist/clothing designer ],<ref>http://ronysphotobooth-clintsbdaywake.buzznet.com/user/photos/celebrating-death-clint-catalysts-youth/?id=4830950&p=2&R=1233756499&N_C=1</ref>
filmmakers ], ], ], ],<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/journal.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1220512828&archive=&start_from=&ucat=26&</ref> and ],
<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=4&id=5447352#pagesubnav</ref> "co-conspirator"/photographer ],
<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=1&id=5499947#pagesubnav</ref> stylist ] and Swindle Quarterly editor ],<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=5&id=5446684#pagesubnav</ref> actress ]<ref>http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=1497532&albumID=546954&imageID=8348674</ref> <ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=6&id=5446505#pagesubnav</ref> and rock photographer/videographer ],<ref>http://www.buzznet.com/www/search/photos/clint%27s%20wake/?p=6&id=5446505#pagesubnav</ref> model/actress ], <ref>http://ronysphotobooth-clintsbdaywake.buzznet.com/user/photos/celebrating-death-clint-catalysts-youth/?id=4830818&p=5#usersubnav</ref>
] of the ], singer/songwriter ] to actor/producer ]--that have caused even house parties he's thrown to be written about in gossip columns. <ref>http://www.laweekly.com/2003-04-24/music/space-cadets</ref>


==Awards==
Catalyst has been described as the "]" for avant-garde designer ],<ref name = Q&A>{{cite news | url = http://losangeles.metromix.com/style/article/q-and-a-clint/110344/content | title = Q&A: Clint Catalyst | first = Caroline | last = Ryder | work = ] | date = 2008-03-05 }}</ref><ref>http://www.inthisweek.com/article.asp?id=2322</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://losangeles.metromix.com/style/article/thinking-outside-the-smashbox/320459/content|title=Thinking outside the Smashbox|publisher=Metromix Los Angeles}}</ref> and has worked as an event producer for some of Gold's fashion shows <ref></ref>.
* Isaac Andrew Campbell Memorial Prize for Poetry, received while at Hendrix College.
* "Congress Bundestag/Open Door" scholarship, by which he lived & studied in Germany for a year.
* Murphy Foundation for Programs in Literature and Language: Poetry, Second Place; Mixed Media, First Place; Short Story, Second Place
* Levi-Strauss San Francisco 'Poetry Slam' Competition – "Winner" (1997)
* ] deems Clint "Renaissance Man of the Year" & "Author With Most Anticipated New Release"<ref></ref> (2008)


== Works == == Works ==
* ''Cottonmouth Kisses'' (2000) ISBN 978-0916397654 * ''Cottonmouth Kisses'' (2000) ISBN-13: 978-0916397654
* ''Pills, Thrills, Chills, and Heartache: Adventures in the First Person'' (with Michelle Tea) (2004) ISBN 1555837530 * ''Pills, Thrills, Chills, and Heartache: Adventures in the First Person'' (with Michelle Tea) (2004) ISBN 1555837530
* ''Cottonmouth Kisses'' (2007 - second printing) ISBN-13: 978-0916397654


==Music videos appearances==
===Short stories - books===
* "Big Deal" by ](2008)
* "Boys" by ](2007)
* "Black Tears" by ] (2007)
* "Curious" by ] (2006)


==Music Collaborations==
* ''What It's Like'' - Porn! Dirty Gay Erotica (edited by Ian Phillips and Greg Wharton) ISBN 1560235829
* Catalyst worked on the "Assassin" track from ]'s CD Angry Angels.<ref>http://www.legendsmagazine.net/105/clint.htm</ref> The track is actually an unpublished prose poem Catalyst wrote as a tirade against the apathy prevalent among contemporary youth (a key passage of which is " The name of this disease is apathy/And apathy, disease has changed us all/It's Changed The Human Race To Human Crawl"). A remix of the aforementioned track entitled "Angel's Fawk" surfaced several years later, first on a bootleg entitled The XPeriments<ref>http://www.the-plague.net/apox.htm</ref>, then in 2005 as a track available for free download among the tracks rotating on both the band's MySpace page (www.myspace.com/apocalypsetheatre)<ref>www.myspace.com/apocalypsetheatre</ref> and personal site (www.apocalypsetheatre.com)<ref>www.apocalypsetheatre.com</ref>. Currently, Catalyst has both tracks available among the MP3s on his personal site<ref>http://www.clintcatalyst.com/mp3s.php</ref>.
* ''As Far as Therapy Goes'' - The Salivation Army Black Book (edited by Scott Treleaven) ISBN 0-89439-021-X
* ''My Attempts at Polyamory'' - The Best of Both Worlds (edited by Sage Vivant and M Christian) ISBN 156023492X
* ''Praise for the Prancy Boys'' - That’s Revolting! Queer Strategies for Resisting Assimilation (edited by Matt Bernstein Sycamore) ISBN 1593761953
* ''A Love Like Ours Is Dangerous'' - Afterwords: Real Sex from Gay Men’s Diaries (edited by Kevin Bentley) ISBN 1555836569
* ''Friend or Faux: An Excerpt from Turnskin'' - Pills, Thrills, Chills, and Heartache (edited by Clint Catalyst and Michelle Tea) ISBN 1555837530
* ''Some New Kind of Kick'' - Noirotica 3: Stolen Kisses (edited by Thomas S. Roche) ISBN 1892723034
===Nonfiction - books===
* ''Door Etiquette for the Nightlife Challenged'' - Good Advice for Young Trendy People Of All Ages (edited by Jennifer Blowdryer) ISBN 1933149027
* ''Clubland in El Lay'' - The Underground Guide to Los Angeles (2nd Edition) (edited by Pleasant Gehman) ISBN 0916397815


* Eager to experiment with different art forms—and particularly drawn to burgeoning radical subcultures—Clint befriended homohop performer ], known for his controversial presence as an "in your face" "homo-revolutionist"<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/Deadlee</ref> within hip-hop, a genre often associated with homophobia. After Deadlee saw Clint do a spontaneous performance art set at the Parlour Club's infamous Club Touché, the two began tossing around ideas for a future collaboration. While they have performed on stage together numerous times, the end result is the track "Gay Pac" (featuring Clint Catalyst) from the 2006 full-length Assault With A Deadlee Weapon.<ref>http://cdbaby.com/cd/deadlee</ref>
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Clint Catalyst
Clint Catalyst, photo by Fingers CrossedClint Catalyst, photo by Fingers Crossed
OccupationNovelist, Short story writer, Screenwriter, Columnist, Actor
GenreLGBT, Gay, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Website
http://www.clintcatalyst.com

Clint Catalyst (b. Clinton Green, April 8, 1971) is an openly gay American author, actor, screenwriter, television producer, spoken word performer , stylist, and self-described “accidental model". Often referred to as “the most photographed model of the underground” due to his surprisingly long run of editorial, catalog and print work in an industry not associated with longevity.

Catalyst has covered music, LGBT issues, and popular culture for numerous magazines including Los Angeles magazine , LA Weekly , Hustler, Frontiers (magazine), LA Alternative Press, San Francisco Bay Guardian, Instinct magazine, Permission (magazine),Out (magazine), Useless magazine, Ritual Magazine (U.K.) and Shepard Fairey & Roger Gastman's Swindle Magazine.

Early life

Clint was raised an only child to Southern Baptist parents. During all 18 years of his adolescence, he lived with his family “on a dusty gravel road” in an isolated area of Arkansas. Wildly imaginative, the fact that there were no other children with whom to interact in the neighborhood was less of a hindrance than a creative challenge: Catalyst simply made up his own. While it is common for youngsters to have an ‘imaginary friend,’ Clint took it a step beyond—he had “an entire realm” of make-believe characters with whom he interacted, often venturing into the forest and pretending that they were the sole survivors of a lost world. In an interview with Chicago-based journalist Sukie de la Croix, he explains this part of his history as quite likely “why started writing” in the first place.

Education

An astute student, Catalyst excelled academically. His degrees include a Bachelor of Arts (with honors ‘Distinction’) in English from Hendrix College , as well as a Master of Arts in Writing from the University of San Francisco.

Published work



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Clint is best known for his book Cottonmouth Kisses, which was released in the summer of 2000 through the San Francisco-based publisher Manic D Press. In support of the book, Clint toured across the U.S. and Canada with long-time friend and author Michelle Tea. It was during this trek that they came up with the idea to solicit stories written in the first-person narrative for an anthology they co-edited entitled Pills, Thrills, Chills and Heartache. The book premiered in the #10 slot on the Los Angeles Times Bestseller List (category: nonfiction paperback) the week of its release, March 14, 2004 and was a Lambda Literary Awards Finalist among the “Top 5 Fiction Anthologies” released during the span of that year.

Cottonmouth Kisses, however, has established itself as a subcultural mainstay with a widespread cult following Without the assistance of a publicist or agent, the book went into its second printing in 2007.

Spoken Word

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Catalyst standing with his performance piece at the Andy Warhol Museum
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Performing spoken word at Club DNA in San Francisco

Clint is an accomplished spoken word performer who has presented his talent on stages everywhere from mainstream festivals (Bumbershoot , OUTFEST ) to subcultural gatherings (New York Fringe Lit Festival, Dark Arts Festival 2001, 2002 , Homo-a-Go-Go, Convergence 9, Scutterfest); from bars (The Paradise Lounge, Amnesia, the Red Lion Pub, The Parlour Club ) to book fairs (West Hollywood Book Fair); from theatres (Highways in Santa Monica, The Village in Los Angeles) to public libraries from art galleries to literary salons (The Radar Reading Series in San Francisco, Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA Sundown Salon in L.A. ) from cafés to the California state capitol Additional listings of Catalyst's readings can be seen on his website

"To Push Away Or Clutch" -- Spoken Word by Clint Catalyst was on display at the Andy Warhol museum in Pittsburgh,PA. The exhibition (an 8 year retrospective of Glenn Kaino's work) ran from May 3 - August 31, 2008

Acting

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Tear-sheet from Secret Magazine - issue 32, page 5

Clint was “discovered” by director Hilary Goldberg during a dramatic reading he did at the Los Angeles bookstore Skylight Books. She cast him in his first ‘principal’ role as the nefarious charlatan Bell Wartock opposite actress Guinevere Turner in the short film “In The Spotlight.” ”In The Spotlight” was released in 2007, and is slotted to continue making the festival rounds throughout 2008. In November 2008, the Belgian magazine Secret published a feature that describes the film as "a black and white short with a black heart and biting social commentary about fame, art, artifice, shadowy figures who hold the power and public personas who reign as their submissives in the eternal quest for eternity: that possessed by actors, charlatans, heartbreak-for-hire, and the tragically hollow 'faux real.

Bitch (magazine) published a 2-pg article about "In The Spotlight" in its Winter 2009 issue. Entitled "Liars Poker," this discourse by journalist explores how the short "plays literary games" and is a "feminist upending of the genre."

Catalyst also has a small role as an Oompa-Loompa impersonator in Darren Stein’s short “Color Me Olsen,” which was released in 2007. Clint also plays the role of Jared Silver in Lisa Hammer's forthcoming film, POX . In 2008, he has been cast in Matthew Mishory's film, Portland (2008 film), as "Sid - the Emcee". Most recently, Clint Catalyst has been cast in upcoming film directed by Christopher Cummings, TBA in 2009.

Television

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Catalyst along with Jessicka and Jared Gold - backstage at Germany's Next Topmodel

In 2004, Clint set his sights on writing and working within the television industry. With a writing partner, Darren Stein, he co-created and wrote a pilot under a development deal with Touchstone/ABC. As an Associate Show Producer, he worked for three cycles (2005-2006) on the reality series “America's Next Top Model.”

February 8th, 2008, Clint won the first place for TV Host in CBS's BigShotLive contest.. His role for the followup winner's episode was red carpet commentator for the 2008 Grammys. This marks the second time that he's done red carpet commentary for a major awards show.

May 22, 2008: Clint appeared as a guest on the talk show "Good Things Utah" regarding his duties as the MC—and one of the guest judges for the model "open call"—for Salt Lake City-based clothing designer Jared Gold's Czarina/'Farewell' show. Two other guests appeared with Catalyst and Gold on-screen: models Audrey Kitching and Stevie Ryan.

November 2008: Clint Catalyst has a cameo as the stylist for Antoine de Caunes in Allez a L.A.!, a five-part series that ran on the French Cable Network Canal Plus. In the episode, de Caunes asks for Clint's assistance before attending Lenora Claire's birthday party at the Houdini Mansion.

March 5, 2009: Clint appears as a special guest in episode 4, cycle 4 of the reality t.v. series Germany's Next Topmodel, hosted by Heidi Klum.

As L.A. "style icons," Catalyst, Jessicka and Audrey Kitching accompanied couture designer Jared Gold, who brought his infamous Madagascar hissing cockroach brooches as accessories for one of the model ‘challenges’ of the episode.

Model

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Clint Catalyst for Lipstick Prophets, Photo by Sasha Sheldon
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Clint walking the runway at the Hello Drama event - photo by coy koehler

Shortly after his arrival in San Francisco, Clint's foray into modeling "all started with a book cover"—though the cover of the book was not his own. He was discovered by photographer Phyllis Christopher, who had an assignment to shoot the cover of an anthology entitled Sons Of Darkness . She thought his dark aesthetic would work well for a book about vampires, and so began his first paid modeling assignment.

From that moment on, his assignments have run the gamut from Goth to custom latex-wear , from fetish/corsetry to dapper hats , from contemporary urban gear to post-punk casual wear , from cravats to high-end costume jewelry . He also modeled for the cover of another book, The Best of Alice Joanou.

Despite the tear sheets and campaigns accumulated over the years, Catalyst refutes the term 'model' in reference to himself. Explaining that it's "just part of the brand," he prefers being described as a hyper-hypenate. "If seeing my one place causes people to look me up somewhere else," he says, "then it serves its purpose."

March 2008: Catalyst was announced as one of the 'personalities' to appear in a national Peta2 "Fur Is Dead" campaign in conjunction with the clothing line Skelanimals and the style emporium Fred Segal.

April 2008: Alternative models Audrey Kitching and Clint Catalyst are photographed as the latest faces in support of Janine Jarman's Hollywood salon "Hairroin: Addicted to Style." Photographer Steven Barston was hired for the job, at which each of the models were shot on an antique mortuary gurney to accompany the fashion-forward "un-salon" logo: a human skull adorned with an "up-do" and feminine bow, framed in the elegant style of a 19th century brooch.

May 2008: Clint Catalyst is announced among the roster of new runway/promotional models for the clothing line Killers Never Die, a Los Angeles-based company for "the distressed" and "the relentless."

July 2008: Clint announced among the roster of models (runway and print) for the jewelry line Hello Drama. Hello Drama is the latest endeavor from Kaila Yu and Kit E. Katt, who--among many other things--host the on-line talk-show "Nylon Pink."

August 2008: Clint Catalyst and Audrey Kitching are selected as "spokesmodels" for custom milliner Creepsuela Switchletto.

September 2008: Clint has a two-page editorial in the Fall 08/Winter 2009 magazine produced by Ali Barone to showcase her clothing line Lipstick Prophets.

February 2009: Artist and correspondent Sham Ibrahim of MaryTV.net reports Clint Catalyst and Kayley Gable--actress, socialite and granddaughter of Hollywood legend Clark Gable--were two "stars" who modeled couture designs by Pol' Atteu of Beverly Hills for his 'Pre-Oscar Academy Awards Fashion Show.' Atteu is famous not only for his high-profile clientele but also his close friendship with Playboy magazine Playmate of the Year and television personality Anna Nicole Smith. With his partner, talent agent Patrik Simpson, Atteu co-authored the book Portrait of an Icon, a first-person account of their life as Anna Nicole's best friends and confidantes.

March 2009: Release of a formal announcement from Bang Bang Baby! Designs that "the oh-so-fabulously fierce Clint Catalyst" has been chosen as the jewelry and t-shirt company's "very first male spokesmodel."

Stylist

Catalyst has been employed as a stylist, called upon for avant-garde and editorial looks for everything from stagewear for musician/model Lisa D'Amato to comedian Margaret Cho, whom he helped “transform” for Taylor Chang-Babaian’s book Asian Faces to the glamour transformation of Beth Ditto, lead singer of The Gossip with celebrity photographer Albert Sanchez. Catalyst has also styled Antoine de Caunes, most famous for his decade-long stint co-hosting the series "Eurotrash" with designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

Trendsetter

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Clint Catalyst for Creepsuela Switchletto, Photo by Dirk Mai, Banner design by Joanna Carr

Buzznet has Clint Catalyst as a designated "Buzzmaker," a term the site uses for members "who are top tier." Buzzmakers are identified by a pink star on their page. Out of the entire site, only 40 users are designated with the "Buzzmaker badge."

Catalyst has also been described as an "It" Boy, among his extensive catalog of 'social titles.'

June 13, 2006: L.A. Weekly’s ‘Style Council’ noted Clint among guests at the private/invite only show of musician Peaches as making an impression with a “to-die-for feathered hat.”

April 4, 2007: Noted in print among the fashion show "Front Row/A-Listers" at Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia's standing-room-only premiere at L.A.'s elite 2121 Lofts.

July 17, 2007: Frontiers magazine runs a two page article in which Clint is deemed the 'King of What's Next'.

October 18, 2007: "Clint Catalyst, at BOXeight, is on top of the trend with a miniature top hat like the ones being sported all over London." - Lawrence K. Ho, Los Angeles Times

December 7, 2007: Nexia Holdings’ Holiday Runway event is hosted by “fashion icon” Clint Catalyst.

December 20, 2007: Fashion News California describes Clint as a host, “an author, artist, and internet persona” who is among a “growing online social community creating a buzz…“

January 2008: Instinct magazine deemed Clint a “red-carpet-stalking fashionista in the moment before anyone else is.” ""Instinct Magazine"".

February 2008: Catalyst is a Metromix party host

March 5, 2008: Fashion Journalist Caroline Ryder deems “Clint Catalyst a queer fashion figurehead.”

May 14, 2008: Metromix magazine deems Catalyst a "Fashion Renaissance Man."

In Out.com’s 2008 coverage of ‘Power Gays,’ Clint Catalyst is listed as one of the three “Buzznet celebrities” who, “one 14-year old girl at a time beating the hype machine at its own game.” In the same article, journalist Japhy Grant goes so far as to describe him as perhaps an “unintended role model” since “At long last, for mainstream middle American tweens, the popular kids are weirdos and outcasts.”

July 29, 2008: The popular website Gay.com refers to Catalyst as a 'Scene King.' When asked to describe his inimitable personal style that has garnered this title for him even within a definition of "scene kings" on UrbanDictionary.com , Clint replied "If Isabella Blow had a male counterpart who was portrayed in a Mark Ryden painting and weasled his way out." In an interview for the Peta2/Fur Is Dead campaign, he simplified his 'look' as being focused on "Dark themes, bright colors. Hats, pomp, humor...and circumstance. A motto of mine when getting dressed-up? "Nothing exceeds like excess."

2009: Catalyst is listed in the Myspace celebrity directory

March 14, 2009: Journalist Gendy Alimurung's coverage of Gen Art's fashion week kick-off show at the historic downtown Los Angeles theater states: "There are even the requisite few celebs. Clint Catalyst, looking handsomely vampire-like, is sitting across the aisle."

Uberstar

Clint Catalyst is an Uberstar! The ‘Uberstars’ are a modern day twist on Andy Warhol’s ‘Factory Superstars’ of the 60’s & 70’s. The Uberstars were chosen by Glenn Kaino to be a part of his recent exhibition {Transformer: The Art of Glenn Kaino} at the renowned Andy Warhol Museum.

The Uberstars section of the exhibit features Polaroid photos taken with a ‘Big Shot Polaroid camera’. Each photo taken was then paired up next to one of Warhol’s Polaroids of the original Factory Superstars. Catalyst found his photo to be displayed alongside of Mick Jagger. A few other notable Uberstars in the exhibit include: Cory Kennedy, Rose Apodaca, Dirk Mai {a.k.a. Fingers Crossed}, Aaron Sandnes, & Rami Kashou. Further information on the 'Uberstars at the Warhol Museum' may be found at TheStylephile.com

Host

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Catalyst working the red carpet at the 2007 Emmy Awards

Due to his infamy in certain social circles, Clint is often hired as a club host , as well as a host for magazine parties and fashion shows . As a ‘fashion icon,’ he’s done everything from community outreach work as a “celebrity judge” (with model/actress Jenny Shimizu and designer Nick Verreos) for the Asian Pacific AIDS Alliance Quest Beauty Pageant to Paper magazine hiring him as a judge for Audrey Kuenstler's 'High Fashion Wrestling' event He's done red carpet duty at several awards ceremonies, including the 2007 Emmy Awards for Buzznet. March 16, 2007: Clint hosts Jared Gold's "Quiet Army" fashion show. March 14, 2008: Clint hosts Jared Gold's Czarina fashion show. The event received rave reviews, with journalists going so far as referring to it as the 'show du jour' that "upped the ante" of L.A. fashion week.

September 02, 2008: Clint co-hosts an AltitudeTV segment with Jayme Foxx, called 'FASHION POLICE- Sunset Junction LA Hipster Fashion Dos and Donts'. He is also seen hosting for AltitudeTV again at the 'Box Eight - LA Fashion Party' in October 2008.

Personal life

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Actress Pauley Perrette, of NCIS, along with Catalyst at a Dirk Mai photo shoot

Clint is often asked to give advice on skin and beauty products by newspapers, radio shows, and the ‘Contact Clint’ option on his own website.

June 2003: Clint was a noted guest at the marriage of comedian Margaret Cho and the L.A. Cacophony Society’s Reverend Al Ridenour, a "double ceremony" keeping the element of surprise akin to its date of Friday the 13th. As the sun set, the couple had a traditional Korean service involving both families, a live rooster and hen, and an ample supply of flying chestnuts and dates. If the first service was for the family, the second was for the couple's eclectic crew of night-crawlers: Bridesmaids were decked out in 'High Goth' gowns rife with dark sparkle and black bouquets; wedding bands were extracted from small coffin-shaped boxes, and Cho’s outfit was a 150-year-old beaded gown, complete with 30-foot-long veil adorned with black rubber snakes, à la Medusa.

Catalyst was one of the guests to attend the wedding of Jessicka and Christian Hejnal of Scarling. on October 13, 2007 in Los Angeles. He served as the couples' master of cermonies and read an original piece written for the event.

Clint is known for his close friendship with avant-garde designer Jared Gold and has even been described as his 'muse.' They often attend social events and fashion shows together , and Clint has worked as an event producer for some of Jared's fashion shows . In the spring 2008 collection of Gold's company, Black Chandelier, there is even a garment dedicated to/inspired by his friend: the "Clint Catalyst Tarot Card Destroyer" t-shirt .

Alternative model and internet celebrity Audrey Kitching has also been linked in the press as one of Catalyst's comrades.

Actress Pauley Perrette--famous for her role Abby Sciuto on the CBS hit series NCIS--is a personal friend with whom Clint has modeled , collaborated (her autobiographical story "Cheers" was published in Pills, Thrills, Chills and Heartache under a shortened version of her name--"Pauley P"--due to its intensely personal subject matter) , attended fashion shows, social events , as well as Clint's birthday parties, infamous both for their outrageous themes ("Cholo A Go Go," A Gaygnster Glam-Fest; a formal 'Wake,' to "mourn the death of his youth"; "Clint and His Thousand Closest Imaginary Friends," thrown by legendary mash-up D.J.s Adrian & the Mysterious D of Club Bootie et al) as well as the eclectic mix of hipsters and celebrity guests known to grace the roster: model/actor Tony Ward celebrity photographers Austin Young and Albert Sanchez, model/actress Angela Lindvall, jewelry designer/style icon Tarina Tarantino and her husband, director Alfonso Campos, music video director Justin Coloma and his wife, singer/songwriter Linda Strawberry, milliner Adele Mildred, casting director Jason James, music journalist/ D.J./Vlaze TV correspondent Ali Maclean, clothing designer Jessica Louise, journalist Dan Kapelovitz and actress/musician Giddle Partridge, photographer David Lee, America's Next Top Model contestant-turned-rapper Lisa D'Amato, and controversial musician Jeffree Star, fetish model Courtney Cruz and visual artist/clothing designer TonyMech, filmmakers Matthew Mishory, Wash Westmoreland, Richard Glatzer, Hilary Goldberg, and Darren Stein, "co-conspirator"/photographer Amanda Brooks, stylist Sonja Teri and Swindle Quarterly editor Roger Gastman, actress Kat Turner and rock photographer/videographer Piper Ferguson, model/actress Jenny Shimizu, Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, singer/songwriter Linda Perry to actor/producer Joel Michaely--that have caused even house parties he's thrown to be written about in gossip columns.

Awards

  • Isaac Andrew Campbell Memorial Prize for Poetry, received while at Hendrix College.
  • "Congress Bundestag/Open Door" scholarship, by which he lived & studied in Germany for a year.
  • Murphy Foundation for Programs in Literature and Language: Poetry, Second Place; Mixed Media, First Place; Short Story, Second Place
  • Levi-Strauss San Francisco 'Poetry Slam' Competition – "Winner" (1997)
  • CFF deems Clint "Renaissance Man of the Year" & "Author With Most Anticipated New Release" (2008)

Works

  • Cottonmouth Kisses (2000) ISBN-13: 978-0916397654
  • Pills, Thrills, Chills, and Heartache: Adventures in the First Person (with Michelle Tea) (2004) ISBN 1555837530
  • Cottonmouth Kisses (2007 - second printing) ISBN-13: 978-0916397654

Music videos appearances

Music Collaborations

  • Catalyst worked on the "Assassin" track from Apocalypse Theatre's CD Angry Angels. The track is actually an unpublished prose poem Catalyst wrote as a tirade against the apathy prevalent among contemporary youth (a key passage of which is " The name of this disease is apathy/And apathy, disease has changed us all/It's Changed The Human Race To Human Crawl"). A remix of the aforementioned track entitled "Angel's Fawk" surfaced several years later, first on a bootleg entitled The XPeriments, then in 2005 as a track available for free download among the tracks rotating on both the band's MySpace page (www.myspace.com/apocalypsetheatre) and personal site (www.apocalypsetheatre.com). Currently, Catalyst has both tracks available among the MP3s on his personal site.
  • Eager to experiment with different art forms—and particularly drawn to burgeoning radical subcultures—Clint befriended homohop performer Deadlee, known for his controversial presence as an "in your face" "homo-revolutionist" within hip-hop, a genre often associated with homophobia. After Deadlee saw Clint do a spontaneous performance art set at the Parlour Club's infamous Club Touché, the two began tossing around ideas for a future collaboration. While they have performed on stage together numerous times, the end result is the track "Gay Pac" (featuring Clint Catalyst) from the 2006 full-length Assault With A Deadlee Weapon.

External links

References

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  2. ^ IMDB Clint Catalyst
  3. ^ Josef Adalian (2007 -16-11). ""Flyover has ABC aboard"". Variety.com. Retrieved 2008-02-07. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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  6. ^ "This bride definitely wears black"Los Angeles Times Oct 28, 2007
  7. ^ Clint Catalyst. "The Future is Jeffree Star". Frontiers Magazine.com. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
  8. Lipstick Prophets :: Mens
  9. Linda Immediato. "Clint Catalyst". laweekly.com. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
  10. http://www.lamag.com/bola/article.aspx?id=12982
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  13. http://www.laweekly.com/2005-04-14/la-vida/the-scissor-misters
  14. http://www.laweekly.com/2004-05-27/la-vida/alchemical-reaction
  15. http://www.laweekly.com/2003-11-27/la-vida/london-calling
  16. http://www.laweekly.com/2003-08-14/la-vida/primal-screen-print
  17. http://www.laweekly.com/2004-01-22/la-vida/eyes-of-the-needle
  18. http://www.laweekly.com/2003-07-03/la-vida/slogans-run
  19. http://uselessmagazine.com/gallery/gal1-5.html
  20. "So Hip It Hurts" published in issue 9
  21. swindlemagazine.com Clint Catalyst articles
  22. ""Clint Catalyst Bibliography".
  23. Out.com Features | Love Transamerican Style
  24. http://www.clintcatalyst.com/interviews.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1078962196&archive=&start_from=&ucat=6&
  25. http://www.wga.org/uploadedFiles/members/member_news/mn0906.pdf
  26. About the Authors
  27. University of San Francisco (USF) - Student Achievements
  28. ""BESTSELLERS; LOS ANGELES TIMES LIST FOR MARCH 14, 2004"".
  29. Lambda Literary Foundation
  30. The No-Fi "Magazine" interview with Clint Catalyst
  31. Pan, Marcus (December 2000), "INTERVIEW: Clint Catalyst", LegendsMagazine.net, retrieved 2008-02-11
  32. Bumbershoot Literary Arts Festival (September 2002) http://www.bumbershoot.org/history.htm
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  39. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wraeththu/message/834
  40. http://www.darkartsfestival.com/2001/index.html
  41. http://www.homoagogo.com/2006/info/index.html
  42. http://www.virulent.org/converg4/past.html
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  45. http://listserv.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=POETICS;gBCE2g;20020424172633-0700
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  56. http://www.fritzhaeg.com/salon/events/12lamasterminding_text.html
  57. http://ebar.com/columns/column.php?sec=calendare&article=72
  58. http://www.qrd.org/qrd/usa/california/LIFE/1996/youth.lobby.day.successful-01.05.96
  59. http://artdaily.org/section/news/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=24010&b=clint%20catalyst
  60. Hilary Goldberg
  61. http://www.darkartsfestival.com/lineup.php?show=performanceart
  62. Dark Arts Festival
  63. MySpace.com - in the Spotlight Film - US - www.myspace.com/inthespotlightfilm
  64. ^ http://losangeles.metromix.com/events/article/outfest-25-years/100903/content
  65. http://clintcatalyst.buzznet.com/user/journal/414781/
  66. Gavin's Underground : Dark Arts Festival Interview
  67. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/09/Secret-zine.jpg
  68. Bitch Magazine "Feminist Response to pop culture", Winter 2009, Issue No. 42, pages 52/89
  69. Pox (2008)
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  71. Lina Lecaro. ""Freaky Stylee"". "LA Weekly".
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