Bill Margold and Amber Lynn

From Amber:

Several years ago, when I decided to trademark the professional performer name I’ve used since 1983 (36 years!) my closest mentor and official adult industry historian, Bill Margold, offered to contribute. The following is an email he wrote to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on my behalf:

William Margold

To Whom It May Concern,

Without any doubt whatsoever, the Adult Entertainment Industry performer AMBER LYNN has been a major presence and and tireless force in XXX (and its related forms of crowd pleasing creativity, such as dancing, personal appearances, and humanitarian gestures) from 1983 to the present.
And quite frankly…she hasn’t exhibited any signs of slowing down. 

In my capacity as office manager of “Reb” Sunset International, I am proud to take credit for discovering her in 1983, and in the process, nicknaming the luminous lady, who was to become a multiple award winning Legend: “The Blonde Panther.” 

And in my capacity as the acknowledged Porn Historian, I can, without any doubt whatsoever, validate the fact (thoroughly substantiated by IAFD.COM) that there has been and always will be…only one AMBER LYNN. 

Therefore anyone foolish enough to misappropriate that name—in any capacity—would be doing themselves – as well as the history of Adult Entertainment – a serious injustice.

In the hope that this statement will be of value, I am,

WILLIAM MARGOLD

Bill sadly passed away on January 17, 2017 – and I’ve missed my close friend and valued confidant ever since. I thought fans might appreciate this inside look into the adult industry, and wanted to share. Godspeed, Mr. Margold. You are loved.

Amber Lynn and Jamie Gillis

Adult porn stars Amber Lynn and Jamie Gillis.
Amber and Jamie in 1984

From Amber:

I was busy scanning some favorites from a box of old photos last weekend, and came across this gem from one of the first AVN award ceremonies.

What can I say about the late, great Jamie Gillis? He was a good friend and frequent “professional partner”, a shoulder to lean on when needed – and hands down the most talented male performer ever to grace the industry. And I’m just talking about his acting chops. Don’t get me started!


“I lived with him and at one point I was engaged to him, and we had a very serious, very real relationship, so it’s devastating. He started contacting me again about a year ago, and he didn’t tell me he had cancer, but I could tell that he wanted to be friends and be in contact, so it makes perfect sense to me now. At the time I just was really happy to hear from him. We had not been in close contact.” – AVN

I’m showing off the promise ring Jamie gave me in this photo. Things ultimately didn’t work out between us, but we lived together for a long time and he’ll always have a special place in my heart.

My favorite on-set memory of Jamie is definitely the scene we shared in Taboo 5. There will always be a little bit of my character, Satana, in me to say the least – what a fun shoot!

If you remember the movie, or any other scenes I did with Mr. Gillis, I’d love to hear what you think. I’d also love to know if you’d like to hear about more memories from specific movies, friends I had in the “biz”, or anything else you’re curious about. All you have to do is ask me in the comments, and – yes – it’s really me.