Sebastian's first piercing experience. (Patreon)

When Alan was in his mid to late 20s working on a sugar plantation in British Guiana, he observed a couple of field hands who were wearing little gold earrings in their nipples. This was the beginning of his fascination with body piercing. He returned to London with his own nipples pierced. Within a few years he had acquired a number of tattoos and additional piercings as well. Over time many of them were stretched to accommodate sizable jewelry. - Jim Ward on Mr. Sebastian

This video excerpt, from Wildcat UK's VHS tape BODY SHOCK, features influential tattoo artist/body piercer Alan Oversby discussing his first piercing experience.