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more media lessons
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Sex Workers on Ning
Congratulations! I hope someday I’ll rate a similar blurb somewhere…
Ian
Congrats on popping your TV cherry! Sorry I missed the segment.
Thanks guys!
It happened so fast I didn’t get a chance to announce it to anyone, I had to hit the road within the hour of being contacted. Just as well, I was happier knowing only two people that I knew knew I was going to be on (and neither one watched).
Ian,
When you get on TV someday, think you’ll enjoy getting made-up?
XX
Cannot wait to see the youtube
And wait a minute, you are going to judge all males on their talkativeness from Ah-nold and a wannabe pimp!
I wish I had seen this! Congratulations on your debut, Amanda. I’m sure you were amazing, as always.
[...] more media lessons – After Hours| random discourse from a retired escort “My only complaint is that there wasn’t time. There never is. Sex work is such a complex topic and there are so many things to say and debate.” (tags: media msm sexwork tv Spitzer) [...]
Gwen,
Thank you!
Ian,
No, I’ve had a pretty long association with men. Judging by businessmen, lawyers, ex-boyfriends, male talk show hosts, etc, I think men are pretty talkative. Give them a chance to open their mouths and they usually do. It only becomes a negative when it turns into a monologue and not a conversation.
XX
I’m so bummed I didn’t get to see it! Please let me know if/when you find it online!!
And I hope someday you get the chance to relax & share your wisdom & experience with the rest of the world, in a one-on-one interview that lasts an hour – at least.
Casey,
I’ll be sure to post a link if I find it online, though I haven’t been looking yet. Kind of afraid to…
Well, I’m sharing here. Not quite live and one-on-one, but it’ll do until I get Diane Sawyer on my case. I could make her night by bursting into tears.
XX
Amanda,
Thank you for your BRAVERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. for writing your book
2. for going on Fox News!!!
I just saw your interview, and I was severely disappointed at the judgmental attitudes of the host and her alleged “Sexpert”, and the shoddy way that they talked over your responses to their questions. they obviously were not prepared to treat the subject of your book and career, and the larger topic of sexuality in general with a mature and considered approach.
But fear not!!!
You came across as a person who had the experience and critical thought to have a valuable contribution to offer to women who might decide to pursue the art and business of catering to a male client as a paid companion. The host (I think it was Martha McCallum) obviously was uninformed on the subject, or she would have perhaps realized that the Japanese have not only accepted women in this profession but have elevated this to an art form!!!!
Your comments were thoughtful and serious, but you were treated with scorn.
Their loss!!!!!!!!!
Jim B,
Thank you for your support! It means a lot. The interview was not what I expected and honestly, I was disappointed that three people who hadn’t done the job decided to tell me what it was like.
I don’t expect to change people’s opinion on morality issues, but I do want to open people’s minds to accepting other viewpoints as valid.
XX
PS: This particular post was about my first appearance on FOX a month ago where I calmly discussed the Spitzer case. Haven’t posted about yesterday’s experience.