BenjaminNicholas

However 'nice' my philosophy may be, it's honest and it's served me well as not only a top escort, but as one human being to another... I think some escorts (and clientele) forget that this is ultimately still a person-to-person interaction. That being said, you can't deny that strong bonds form between people naturally, whether money or sex is continually involved. As i said above: Being a professional means never taking advantage of a blurred line, but being a good human being means not pushing someone away when they might truly enrich your life. BN

I see nothing wrong with getting close to someone you're seeing, as long as both people understand that any friendship, much like a partnership, takes work, understanding and isn't always 50/50. Ultimately, i want a 'real life' relationship with everyone that i see. While it's not always possible, i do count many of the guys i see as close friends and would literally drop everything if they ever needed help or support in a time of need. It's impossible to spend extended time with someone, share a bed & physicality and not get attached. It then becomes a matter of keeping that line firmly in place and not letting it blur to a point of deception. Long after i've retired from this industry, i plan on keeping in touch with as many of my guys as i can. Realistically is this possible? I guess we'll see when the time comes... BN

Guys, Regardless of how you feel about me personally, i really appreciate your vote and thank you for taking the time to do so. Like anyone out there, i've made my fair share of mistakes, but overall i still think i've given quite a bit of myself to this industry. Through my experiences with the people i've seen and met in passing, i've grown not only as a person, but as a writer and entertainer as well. It's been an incredible 4 years... In any event, thanks for keeping this cordial and i do hope to post more often here at MER. Looks like a nice place Warmest, Benjamin Nicholas

Very cool 4A. Congrats! Are they going to present you with one of those oversized cardboard checks, ala the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol? You might want to start working on your 'getting flowers, shedding a tear and gnashing teeth for the cameras' routine. *wink* But seriously, i'm happy you're also doing something worthwhile with it. I'm not sure how much will be taken by the IRS, but it's always good to hear about people coming into money and spreading it around a little. The charities out there that actually HELP (and not just sponge from donors) are always in need of support, financially or otherwise. ~BN