The Moth

The Oldest Profession

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A one-time gig as a call boy runs the gamut from David Lynch film to Benny Hill sketch.

Tags Sex work Sexuality Money Sexual Assault Embarrassment Mature content Surreal Serious Dramatic Thought-provoking Regretful Surprising Sad Atmospheric Bittersweet

Storyteller

John Flynn

Featured on

May 17, 2010

Recorded Date

July 20, 2009

“And that’s when this goes from being a David Lynch film to like a Benny Hill sketch.”

Photo by Eli Goldstein
John Flynn

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