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In The Cool of the Day
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That Cold Day in the Park
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Midas Run
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At Long Last Love
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Saving a life

If you were Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the 22 year-old whose hotel-room sessions with New York governor Eliot Spitzer led to his resignation earlier today, wouldn't you want to get out of the prostitution racket by trading up on the publicity? It would be sad and sordid and icky, but don't we all need to strike the iron when it's hot?


If I was a talent manager and she came to me looking for help, I would pitch a reality show in which Ashley tries to change her life by submitting to an Eliza Doolittle-like makeover -- a "pimp my ride" show for humans instead of cars. She'd attend cultivation classes, college philosophy courses, art classes, diction lessons, piano lessons, cooking classes in Florence, a fresh circle of friends...the whole schmeer. Everybody wants to change, upgrade, do better, reach higher. This would be a reality show about trying to literally save someone's life. We all know what happens to most prostitutes, sooner or later.

The N.Y. Times has a story about her, and the Smoking Gun has a bunch of photos.

One problem that won't go away. Her nose is too big. I always thought when you pay $5000 for two hours you should get a model off the runway in Milan or Paris. If the "Pimp My Life" show goes, throw in some plastic surgery.

Posted by Jeffrey Wells on March 12, 2008 at 5:37 PM

comment #1

Suki Jonze Author Profile Page says ...


countdown until she has a VH1 show? 5-4-3-2.....

Suki Jonze
http://www.hollywood-newsroom.com/

Posted by Suki Jonze Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 5:57 PM

comment #2

actionman Author Profile Page says ...

she's pretty cute

Posted by actionman Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:00 PM

comment #3

rr3333 Author Profile Page says ...

Jeff:

Who says she isnt smart?

Also, maybe she's a hooker with a heart of gold?

I see it now. Richard Gere as Eliot Spitzer and Julia ... err ...never mind.

Posted by rr3333 Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:01 PM

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Aladdin Sane Author Profile Page says ...

He had to resign over her eh? Well I hope she was worth it. She certainly is cute either way.

Posted by Aladdin Sane Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:10 PM

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KateC Author Profile Page says ...

Who paid for the boob job?

Posted by KateC Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:13 PM

comment #6

CinemaPhreek Author Profile Page says ...

Someone needs to educate the site's owner about the difference between street walkers and those that ply their trade at the executive level of $10K an hour.

"We all know how they end up"

Yeah, as the wives and long-term mistresses of very wealthy men (and women).

Talk about your rube sounding posts.

Posted by CinemaPhreek Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:17 PM

comment #7

bilnd_willy_nix Author Profile Page says ...

Sounds like she could pull a US version a recent UK phenomenon : the bestselling, sequel-spawning novel (and later miniseries) "The Secret Confessions of a Call Girl", basically a reproduction of the Diary of a high class hooker in London called (I love it) "Belle".. "Belle Du Jour"..

I've read some of it over my girlfriend's shoulder (sometimes when she's not even in the room..) and this girl certainly has class and a brain on her..assuming that she's not a 60 year old man operating under a pseudonym..

Posted by bilnd_willy_nix Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:18 PM

comment #8

T. Holly Author Profile Page says ...

i really do hate this "so-and-so says..." thing, so there. at best this is a law and order episode. I'd advise her and her mother to sell life story rights and then she should go home to new jersey.

Posted by T. Holly Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:21 PM

comment #9

thegreatmags Author Profile Page says ...

She's a pretty GIRL at 22 years old. But Jesus, Eliot, throw away your career, embarrass your Harvard Law educated AND attractive wife for a roll in the hay with that kid? Come on, sport. Grow up.

Posted by thegreatmags Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:29 PM

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The Bandsaw Vigilante Author Profile Page says ...

"countdown until she has a VH1 show? 5-4-3-2....."

Well, VH1 can either go with her reality show, or "Patrick Swayze Has Five Weeks to Live."

Personally, I vote for Swayze.

Posted by The Bandsaw Vigilante Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:31 PM

comment #11

lazarus Author Profile Page says ...

No comments about the new dope track she's been working on?

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=69041220

Posted by lazarus Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:34 PM

comment #12

bilnd_willy_nix Author Profile Page says ...

...and yeah..apparently proof reading my comments is not my strong point. Or should I say "stong poont"..

Posted by bilnd_willy_nix Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:38 PM

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MilkMan Author Profile Page says ...

When are people going to stop asking why a man with everything would have sex with a 22 year old call girl? Obviously, he didn't have everything, and the one thing he was missing was the most important thing of all. And if you've ever had sex with a 20 year old pro you would know it's a stupid question to ask. Most men would KILL, literally, to have their knobs polished on a regular basis by a hot young girl who knows how to do her job. This is basic human nature.

Posted by MilkMan Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 6:55 PM

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corey3rd Author Profile Page says ...

she'll be on a very special episode of HBO's Cathouse

Posted by corey3rd Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 7:00 PM

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MAGGA Author Profile Page says ...

Man this post was hillarious stoned! And who does smoking the gun have a picture of her passed out next to a drink on a blue table directed by David Lynch. Awesome. Jeffrey, you're so cool when you¨re this gracious to people. Kep it up. Now I'm gonna watch that Olbemann thing. Anyone know if it's any good?

Posted by MAGGA Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 7:37 PM

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silver Author Profile Page says ...

>KateC says ... Who paid for the boob job?


Several guys named John

Posted by silver Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 7:52 PM

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D.Z. Author Profile Page says ...

She looks like a non-anorexic version of Paris Hilton. Not bad, but probably cheaper in Nevada.

Posted by D.Z. Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 8:58 PM

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Bart Smith Author Profile Page says ...

Instead of the whole reality show thing, maybe she should just write an Academy Award-winning screenplay.

Posted by Bart Smith Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 9:08 PM

comment #19

Edward Author Profile Page says ...

What, that's not Sandra Bullock?

Posted by Edward Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 9:58 PM

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Devin Faraci Author Profile Page says ...

Jeff, she probably already had those lessons. To be 5k/hr hooker you can't be a gum cracking street urchin.

Actually, I would watch a reality show where a high class madame takes a class of street walkers and tries to make them classy call girls.

Posted by Devin Faraci Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 10:53 PM

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monetnj Author Profile Page says ...

The show has already been done in the UK. Check out Ladette To Lady on the Sundance Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWPGlfSmItE

Posted by monetnj Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 11:05 PM

comment #22

monetnj Author Profile Page says ...

bilnd_willy_nix, they are bringing "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" to Showtime here in the US. Unfortunately for Ashley Alexandra Dupre, they are bringing the UK version with Billie Piper as the lead. No chance for Ashley to cash in on her 15 minutes of fame in a stunning bit of synergy. Just as well. I loved Billie Piper on the first two series of the new version of Dr. Who.

Posted by monetnj Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 11:10 PM

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TheJeff Author Profile Page says ...

We all know what happens to most prostitutes, sooner or later.

You realize that she made more money in a week than you make in a year? Right?

Posted by TheJeff Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 11:28 PM

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D.Z. Author Profile Page says ...

TheJeff: But how much of it does she actually keep?

Posted by D.Z. Author Profile Page at March 12, 2008 11:52 PM

comment #25

lawnorder Author Profile Page says ...

Calling Hugh Hefner - one million dollars for a Playboy spread. Financial problems over for the foreseeable future.

Posted by lawnorder Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 12:33 AM

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ttjessie Author Profile Page says ...

I saw this woman's other pictures in "Blackcentury" com. She was one of the most attractive looking women I've seen, It is just a shock to see her photograph on this article.

Posted by ttjessie Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 1:20 AM

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mizerock Author Profile Page says ...

Will she be in the sequel to "You, Me, and Dupre"?

Posted by mizerock Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 6:25 AM

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Dave Author Profile Page says ...

A couple points:

1. The NYT story says that while the Emperor's Club charged up to $4500 for some women, this girl charged "only" a $1000 and hour.

That's a lot of money, but let's be honest: I can spend a grand at Home Depot or Target in a weekend. And I don't have to tell anyone that this girl would be a lot more fun than painting my basement.

2. I'm with Milkman-- human nature is human nature, regardless of how much money you make, or how successful you are. Remember Owen Wilson's troubles last year? He has everything any of us would ever want, yet he still thought about offing himself.

The soul is made happy by the strangest things, and it's different for everyone.

3. I don't know if she'll go as far as doing a reality program, but a Playboy spread is as certain as the sun rising. Hell, they put women a lot less pretty in there all the time just because they're scandalous (Washingtonienne, anyone?).

4. I *like* the nose, Jeff. Every beautiful woman needs a "flaw" of one kind or another, to offset and frame their features. After bashing Patricia Heaton the other day for her plastic surgery, you're looking to ruin this girl? Riiiight.

Posted by Dave Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 7:14 AM

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actionman Author Profile Page says ...

The company I work for is remaking Ladette to Lady for MTV. I pitched Dupre for host but she'll be in court.

Posted by actionman Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 7:41 AM

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Jay T. Author Profile Page says ...

She's not exactly a corner girl...

Posted by Jay T. Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 8:35 AM

comment #31

Jay T. Author Profile Page says ...

Jeff may be right about the nose. Sometimes it's truly amazing what a difference it can make. Case in point: Blake Lively -- http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2008/01/gossip-girl-blake-livelys-secret-nose-job.php

Posted by Jay T. Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 8:41 AM

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bents75 Author Profile Page says ...

I'd have to agree with Wells here on his...

"We all know how they end up..." claim.

If you read the story about her, it says :

She left “a broken family” at age 17, having been abused, according to the MySpace page, and has used drugs, “been broke and homeless.”

“Learned what it was like to have everything and lose it, again and again,” she wrote. “Learned what it was like to wake up one day and have the people you care about most gone.

“But I made it,” she continued. “I’m still here and I love who I am. If I never went through the hard times, I would not be able to appreciate the good ones. Cliché, yes, but I know it’s true.”

Which tells me, that if she started out just like most prostitutes do, then yes, she would have ended up like most prostitutes do.

Not believing that someone who makes $1,000 an hour could completely crash and burn (i.e. end up dead, in jail, or totally cracked out) is the same as not believing that someone who is the governer of a state could do the same.

Posted by bents75 Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 11:45 AM

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Bocephus Author Profile Page says ...

Rule One of whoredom is not to blab about your clientelle. This worthless slut couldn't even succeed at being a prostitute, why should such a miserable failure get their own TV show?

Oh wait..New York, Brett Michaels, the Corys, Kardashian...I forgot, worthless whores and living piles of failure are all the rage these days.

Posted by Bocephus Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 12:22 PM

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seduisant Author Profile Page says ...

Wow. In those TSG pix, she *really* looks like a girl from New Jersey.

To the list: She'd attend cultivation classes, college philosophy courses, art classes, diction lessons, piano lessons, cooking classes in Florence, a fresh circle of friends... I'd add *therapy* ... and lots of it.

Playboy's the most likely landing place.

Posted by seduisant Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 12:50 PM

comment #35

Armin Tamzarian Author Profile Page says ...

Bart Smith beat me to it...she could be the next Diablo.

Also, MilkMan is on the right track. Anyone who's asking "why?" doesn't realize that these guys don't pay the girls for sex, they're paying them to leave quickly thereafter and keep their mouths shut (well, once they're 'finished').

Posted by Armin Tamzarian Author Profile Page at March 13, 2008 2:47 PM

comment #36

tfresca Author Profile Page says ...

I think most politicians have an understanding with their wives. The love was gone long ago this is about business. Unfortunately he wasn't very discrete. Doesn't this guy have a cousin or assistant who could handle this kinda thing for him. Hey that's a good business idea. Middle-man for rich guys and hookers.

Posted by tfresca Author Profile Page at March 14, 2008 7:51 AM

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