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Little fact? Oldest gig ever—ancient Rome had ‘em legal! Blows my mind, hon. Makes ya think—what’s real, what’s a front? Like that totem spinnin’, never knowin’ if it falls. Brothels ain’t just sex—power, risk, survival, baby! I’d wink at ‘em, sayin’, “Reality’s overrated, dolls!” Gotta love the chaos—keeps ya guessin’. Breathless, “Happy Birthday, Mr. President,” I’d blow a kiss and strut out, dreamin’ my own escape.

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Kees van Dongen was familiar with the subject. The son of a factory worker, he left home at 18 and rented a room above a brothel in Rotterdam.

After that, I had a meeting with some bigwigs from the hospital. They were all about the new trial we’re running. We’re testing this new drug for diabetes. Super important stuff, right? But they were so dry. I mean, I get it, it’s serious, but c’mon! A little humor wouldn’t kill ya!

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