Arnon

Is it necessary to marry the prostitute?

@Batta
Are you referring to Temporary Marriages’?
(see for example http://home.swipnet.se/islam/articles/Temp.Marriage.htm )

Batta

No

Bernard

See also my book "Chambermaids and Soldiers" -- the chapter on Lebanon.

arnon

is the lady obliged to give you her number, on not?

@Arnon
Thanks. I will.

Andrea

Good question. I don't think so.

arnon

so what is it that makes them prostitutes?

Andrea

I don't know what you know about this profession, but even a prostitute can refuse a customer. (Before I open a can of worms I know some of them cannot.)

Arnon

And do you actually have to call her on that number, or is it just a way of shoiwing interest?

so fine to hear you make the arguement you have the feeling consent is necessary . that IS what you are saying now right? why else would they do the 'phone thingy' , thats what its for, so she can make clear to you she 's ok with it. and as long as its clear she's willing , to ,well whatever ...(let's not go into details on this, cos THAT's not so important )...
and as long as it's crystal clear what they agreed up on - or am i stretching it a little,now ?- who knows, mayeb not even, maybe that's what you are supposed to discuss over on the phone ?

Batta

Showing interest in someone who appears to be a prostitute is showing interest in the transaction I guess.

Arnon

Does a prostitute kiss on the mouth?

I don't see any women in the picture.Are those men's women veiled and safely at home?

arnon

well, I am not that familiar with this job.
But when I was a child, it was my biggest wish to become a prostitute.
Or, if possiblle, a drug addicted prostitute living in Hollywood.

Mieke

Ask the men.

andrea

At what age exactly did you decide to not fulfill your wish?

Arnon

I hoped you had asked that question. Too bad.

arnon

I guess i was 12 or something. I have realised that sadness is not that enriching as I belived it would be.

Andrea

There's a book called "The Happy Hooker" -- maybe you've heard of it.

arnon

I wanted to be a sad one.
(no idea why)

Andrea

I see.

Andrea

Maybe you wanted to be a sad hooker so someone would come around and save you out of your sad hookerlife?

annojo

not really.
I thought if I would be alone enought in a shit situation, it would give me some kind of independence on everything.

at least I think that was in my head.
but most likely I have just seen some porn and I have found it impressing.

Andrea

So actually, you wanted to become an object. Needing no one, being no one. IIt sounds familiar, I wanted to become a hallstand when I was about five years old.

annjo

nope...

andrea

If I may ask, what have you become?

annojo

a writer.

andrea,

Sounds like a good alternative for a hooker.

annojo

or maybe the only possible alternative.

Andrea,

Have you become a sad writer? Just as once you wanted to become a sad prostitute?

annojo

no, I am really joyfull.
I was stupid then.

Andrea

What kind of writer?

david

what kind?
I dont really get this question, can you be more specific, please?

Andrea

Sorry, what sort of writer are you? (journalist, novelist, poet, tax )

david

a novelist with specialisation on toilete scenes.

Andrea

Sounds very intersting, no hygienic problems?

david

I am not aware. its nice you care, though.

Andrea

I don't, you just remind me off a german writer.

david

how could I?
by doing what?

Andrea

By specializing in toilets.

Andrea..

Are your novels in English and can they be read online?

make-up

neither in english, nor online in english.
I havent done much yet.