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Brooke Magnanti

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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 published as The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl in 2005 and The Further Adventures of a London Call Girl in 2006. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Brooke Magnanti is the 7,550th most popular writer, the 20,912th most popular biography from United States and the 1,281st most popular American Writer.

Brooke Magnanti is a British writer best known for her work under the pseudonym Belle de Jour, where she chronicled her experiences as a high-class escort in a popular blog and subsequent books. Her writing has sparked discussions about sex work and women's sexuality, gaining significant media attention.

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Among writers, Brooke Magnanti ranks 7,550 out of 7,302. Before her are Janet Mock, Rachel Morrison, Ben Goldacre, Michael Hastings, Rangina Hamidi, and G. Willow Wilson. After her are Jennifer Weiner, Ned Vizzini, Angie Thomas, Becky Albertalli, Elizabeth Bear, and Nadifa Mohamed.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1975, Brooke Magnanti ranks 1,321. Before her are Tammy Cleland, Takanobu Jumonji, Aries Spears, Maureen Mmadu, Brian Jensen, and K. M. Beenamol. After her are Rita Dominic, Brevin Knight, Annie Cotton, Joe Cannon, Alka Lamba, and Scot Pollard.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Brooke Magnanti ranks 20,920 out of 20,380. Before her are Emjay Anthony (2003), LaDainian Tomlinson (1979), Taylor Sander (1992), Mikky Ekko (1984), Zach Parise (1984), and Angel Olsen (1987). After her are Eric Swalwell (1980), Dan Amboyer (1985), Ryne Sanborn (1989), Jessie Vargas (1989), Shanley Caswell (1991), and Cole Hamels (1983).

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Among WRITERS In United States

Among writers born in United States, Brooke Magnanti ranks 1,281. Before her are Lynn Nottage (1964), Susan Choi (1969), Janet Mock (1983), Rachel Morrison (1978), Michael Hastings (1980), and G. Willow Wilson (1982). After her are Jennifer Weiner (1970), Ned Vizzini (1981), Angie Thomas (1988), Becky Albertalli (1982), Elizabeth Bear (1971), and Matt Walsh (1986).

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