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Sometimes, I'll see another Asian female of indeterminate age on an airplane or on the street -- dressed exactly like me, in black pants and a black sweater, wearing similar hair ornaments, black ankle boots and a white American boyfriend in his 30s -- and I think, "Good grief, I'm a type." Why wouldn't I rather be exotic?

What I like about not being "busty" anymore is that small is beautifully gamine-like. I'm a much better 25-year-old today than I was at 25: better at getting what I want, less ruffled by other people's judgments and small enough to be perceived as a girl. Let others partake of silicone enhancements; I will stay on the B-list.

Nancy Chan: Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl appears in Health & Body every Monday and Thursday. + About Nancy Chan: Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl -- with links to all chapters to date. + Read the Diary from the start.

My great weakness, though, is a love of food. My tummy threatens to betray me. I get away with it but sometimes I think: "My body would be in better shape if I couldn't get by on my face." Jasmine works her abs and thighs to a fare-thee-well -- not an ounce of excess on that control-freak frame of hers ...

Monday, July 12th

Joe just called to set something up for tomorrow morning, with a guy called Spooky -- yes, that Spooky, founder of the record label. I'm sworn to secrecy. Joe sees me two or three times a year on his own, but frequently sends me to his pals in the music biz.

For a baby boomer in the music industry, Joe is very sensible -- he's like an accountant with a wee edge to his personality. If I met him "straight" I would probably have eyes for him. However, I note that he's married. Lately, whenever I have this thought about a john, he turns out to be married! Actually I find that reassuring: All this variety hasn't ruined my ability to detect quality. And it shows that the market in men is as efficient as the market in girls.

When Joe sees a working girl, he's all business -- no interest in fondling or kissing me, just a courteous blow job and out the door, onto his next meeting. This is the sign of a loyal, focused hubby ...

Later

Allison called while I was busy and left the number of a phone booth. I got the message too late, though. Her business line has been disconnected. I wonder where she's living? Maybe Jasmine is right: I'd like to forget about Allie sometimes. But I can't exactly do that when I'm holding her book. What if she needs it back?
salon.com | July 22, 1999

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