Former call girl opens up about the industry
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Q: Are people judgmental about what you did for a living?
A: That’s something I’ve had to deal with and come to terms with in my life. It lasted for one year of my life, although it had more long-lasting repercussions. It is a challenge to find the people around me who are willing to know me and love me for who I am and not adhere to what society says is right and wrong.
It does let you know the people who are really true people. It’s such a blessing. It really is beautiful. It’s a bonus. Some people go through their lives and never know who loves me for what I am. I know right away. Either you get it or you don’t. It’s a deal-breaker.
Q: What’s the biggest misconception about the business?
A: I don’t want to make it seem more glamorous than it is. I don’t want to candy-coat it, because there certainly is a dark side to the escort/call-girl industry that exists and destroys people’s lives. The common misconception is that that’s all it is – that’s it’s all glamorous or it’s all dirty, and it’s all of the above. It’s a well-rounded industry.
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Q: Are clients expected to tip? 
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A: I never, ever demanded tips. I never encouraged or asked for tips. When you get to that price, it’s kind of ridiculous to ask for more. When you’re dealing with the lower end of the price spectrum, at that point, I think it is the norm, and I think it is good manners to tip a girl. If she’s booking for $200 an hour, she’s taking home less than $100.
Q: Any regrets?
A: I wish I‘d have had the wisdom that I have now when I was making the choices I was making then. I definitely would have done some things differently than I did then, because I experienced the consequences. But I still stand by my choices. I understand why I made them, I understand how I made them, I learned from them, and it’s all good.
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