I would like first to offer my profound gratitude to my agent, Jon Sternfeld, whose prodding, cynical, impatient, and touchy nature is matched only by his kindness, loyalty, and unyielding support. I wish you all the best in your new career with the red pen—you’ve already proven to be a tremendous editor of this book. Many thanks to the gang at Adams Media: Meredith O’Hayre, for the bunnies, rainbows, and brilliant suggestions and to Brendan O’Neill for believing in me—twice—and helping Whore Stories take flight. Thanks also to my parents, whose wonderful suggestions, constant whore jokes/puns/innuendo, and source material were invaluable, and a little weird. Thanks in particular to my mother, bless her, for her tireless, thoughtful, and stoic reading of this raucous thing, along with her unequaled editing expertise and invaluable insights. And finally, my love, thanks and respect to the magnificent MHS, forever.