Comments on: more media lessons

By: Amanda Brooks

Amanda Brooks — Sat, 03 May 2008 13:44:57 +0000

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.

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.

By: Jim B

Jim B — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:53:37 +0000

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!!!!!!!!!

By: Amanda Brooks

Amanda Brooks — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:24:52 +0000

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.

By: Casey

Casey — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:42:48 +0000

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.

By: Amanda Brooks

Amanda Brooks — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:58:11 +0000

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.