Comments on: When Child Prostitutes Fall In Love

By: Bindar Serge

Bindar Serge — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:32:00 +0000

” … his sole wasn’t yet completely engulfed in the darkness of man,”

So that was before he stuck his foot all the way up some guy’s ass?

By: Trackman007

Trackman007 — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:05:00 +0000

It was a necessary step along the way – like many things in life -you can learn so much more about these experiences than the more mundane “sheltered” ones. I met you back in person in 2008 at the street.com convention. I was a young guy with a suit. We had a discussion about business school.

I’d like to read some writing about you moving to New York and the decisions that led you to move. I bet there is some great stories. Thanks for your reply.

By: Beyondbeige

Beyondbeige — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:33:00 +0000

I have been that girl. I am that girl.

By: KB

KB — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:52:00 +0000

Rotating Buk with those others…dunno about that. Buk is best read in longer spurts – he is more inspirational to other writers looking to connect by writing simply, because he seems so simple. Of course, once you try to write simply, you understand how difficult it is. Didn’t mean to double reply here, but missed that you’re reading Buk – excellent idea. Maybe you resonate just a little bit in that camp, and that’s why I enjoy your honest writing so much. Anyway, keep it up.

By: KB

KB — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:46:00 +0000

Cool, I really like Journey by Celine, but towards the end it became a little bit of a struggle. Could explain why you are 2/3 through. I think that novel is underrated as one of the most brutal novels ever, though I am not convinced it is one that needs to be finished. Maybe “cruelly introspective” is better…not sure how to describe it, but it is ruthless and not optimistic at all. Henry Miller was even more sunny than Celine.

Celine differs from your professed outlook, and I mean that well – anyone needs to know both sides to appreciate the one they reside on (you profess optimism, typically).Anyway, your writing is inspiring, keep it up. If you’re looking for some juxtaposition after Celine, read Voltaire’s Candide. It will be a breath of fresh air, and he was an underrated genius.You into contemporary poetry at all? Just curious.

By: James Altucher

James Altucher — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:12:00 +0000

It was a necessary step along the way. In an off way, it was the first time I really liked someone after moving to NYC, even though it only lasted a few weeks. So it let me know that it was possible.

In terms of the posts, there’s a reason maybe you like these more than the financial insights. I don’t think financial insight, in general, really helps anyone. It might satisfy momentary curiousities (will the dollar disappear, etc) but doesn’t really answer the questions we are most concerned with throughout the day. Thanks for your comment.

By: James Altucher

James Altucher — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:12:00 +0000

LA is TRICKY

By: truzo

truzo — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:51:00 +0000

awesome opening p.

By: Trackman007

Trackman007 — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:42:00 +0000

James, fantastic story. I am surprised to be enjoying your last few posts more than your financial insights. In retrospect, I’m curious to know how do you feel about this experience now?

By: Orange Fish

Orange Fish — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:48:00 +0000

Terrific post. This happened to me too, earlier this year. She’s a literature PhD student. Smart, articulate, composed, blond, electric smile, beautiful eyes, physically perfect. The best date imaginable. Oh, and a stripper at an “upscale” club in LA where the girls wear bikinis. It took me all of a day to fall in love with her. We went to concerts and cafes and fancy lounges and hotels together. It was heavenly. And then the money talk started . . . . Life can be cruel that way.