Belle de Jour: 'Even a hooker can find love'
For years, the mysterious Belle de Jour intrigued readers with tales of her life as a London call girl, which have been turned into books and a TV series. Now, she has penned a guide to men. Declan Cashin spoke to the woman behind the pseudonym to find out more
Bille Piper, who played Belle's character in the TV series The Secret Diary of a Call Girl, based on Magnanti's blog
When it comes to understanding the "odd and inscrutable species we call man", few people are as qualified to offer practical advice and guidance as Belle de Jour. Having worked for years as a high-class London call girl -- and written an anonymous blog about her experiences, which was eventually turned into books and then a television series -- she finally revealed her identity last week.
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