"Under what pseudonym did Dr Brooke Magnanti publish her notorious ""Diary of a Call-Girl""?"
Brooke Magnanti Brooke Magnanti Brooke Magnanti (born 5 November 1975) is an American-born naturalised British former research scientist, blogger, and writer, who, until her identity was revealed in November 2009, was known by the pen name Belle de Jour. While completing her doctoral studies, between 2003 and 2004, Magnanti supplemented her income by working as a London call girl known by the working name Taro. Her diary, published as the anonymous blog "Belle de Jour: Diary of a London Call Girl", became increasingly popular as speculation surrounded the identity of Belle de Jour. Remaining anonymous, Magnanti went on to have her experiences
Episode 1.1 (Secret Diary of a Call Girl) to the early episodes of "Sex and the City". While that show eventually dropped Carrie's on camera monologues, "Call Girl" is clearly borrowing the voice from Belle's [Dr Brooke Magnanti] writings – and Piper manages to pull off what would usually seem awkward." To summarise, IGN stated it was "well written, well acted and stylish". Slant Magazine, despite giving a positive review, mentioned that Hannah's "frequent voiceovers and direct-camera addresses turn the awkwardly named show into a how-to guide for prospective prostitutes". Concerns such as Slant Magazine's and whether the programme glamorises prostitution have been echoed throughout various publications. Rosie