Erudite Ladies, Sex and All That Stuff…
Friday, January 29th, 2010
I have always loved the Secret Diaries of a Callgirl, the TV series. I have also read the blog and the books. I remember a couple of years ago, great debate in some forums. ‘She’ is a man!’ they cried or worse, ‘She is a journalist! :) I always maintained that in my humble opinion that she definitely was a working gal. I kind of knew she was. Not to say I am always right but it seemed right, what she was saying, writing about, you know?
But now we know dont we? Belle de Jour, the escort/call girl/whatever - behind the diary that inspired the series, well she has outed herself. I think I read because she had to, which is a shame, but whatever. I am sure (really hope) she will make the best of any prejudice she faces in her profession as a scientist because of it.
Belle de Jour is Dr Brooke Magnanti.
I have kind of shied away from reading about it all, writing about it even. I felt it was her personal stuff, you know? For the same reason, I never read anyone else’s reviews, never. I never do. Thats just me though, a bit peculiar that way.
I had my first dinner date last night, here in my place, I cooked it, we enjoyed it and my lovely boy said that he enjoyed the following interview and he suggested that you may like it too. (There are a few tedious adverts initially but persevere dear heart, persevere…)
So if you want to, have a look, its good. CLICK HERE.
Inspired by Mr J.
PS Its back on ITV2, The Diaries, on Thursdays x
