Taylor Paige - May 2007 Entertainer Of The Month on City Source

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CS: What advice can you give the gentlemen out there who are reading your interview and wonder what makes for a great date with a woman such as you? What are some of the things they can do to have a positive, highly enjoyable experience?

TP: It varies with each individual, as everyone has their own personality and likes to do different things with me; whether it's just relaxing over dinner with a good bottle of wine, dancing the night away in Vegas till the wee hours of morning, to hiking along the Great Wall of China or walking down the ancient streets of Rome.

I'm open to many things as my interests vary which is why I love what I do b/c of all the interesting people I meet. There's nothing to it really, just be yourself, hopefully a gentleman, along with good conversation and treat me with respect as we are together for a certain amount of time to get to know each other and have a good time.

CS: As someone who is extremely well-rounded in life, please tell us what you find are the most important lessons or eye-opening experiences you gain from being in this profession. What are some of the things you have learned or knowledge you have gained by spending time with the gentlemen that you do?

TP: Of course this is never something that I thought I would be doing when I was growing up but your life seems to lead you into it. I love what I do and wouldn't change anything. Every path I took in life from going to college to living in London and traveling around the world not only made me who I am today but lead me to find my inner Taylor Paige. =)

In order to be successful and to have staying power in this industry is to treat it like any business along with no drama. Doing this I've learned how to run a successful business along with meeting wonderful people and becoming a world traveler. Everyone I've met through doing this has made an impact on my life whether good or bad b/c life is one big lesson and no matter how old we are we are never too old to learn new things. That has always been my fascination about traveling and meeting new people, is that you learn about yourself along with becoming more comfortable in your skin, learn about the world and the many different cultures and all that life has to offer you.

What better way to truly learn about people and yourself!!!

CS: Describe a typical day in your life.

TP: I have it easy; I live on the beach, travel the world, spend quality time with intriguing people. On a typical day when not traveling, I wake up and first thing I do is make a cup of coffee and sit down to check my emails . I do this for about an hour or so. Then I do yoga out on my patio...stretching feels oh so good! Depending on weather, I might go for a walk on the beach or the gym. I also go to dance lessons once or twice a week for salsa, tango and belly dancing. If I don't have any errands, I stay around the house and do things, whether listening to music, working out, scrapbooking, planning my next trip, reading books or attending to other business. During the week I usually head into town and have lunch with friends along with getting my nails done and some shopping for some new lingerie. ;) If I'm meeting someone that night then I spend a few hours getting ready and head out for the evening. If I have no plans then I might just hang out with friends or lounge by myself at home with my dog.

CS: Since you are a new LA resident, what do you like most about the City of Angels and its people so far?

TP: My first time to LA, I did not have a good impression of the city b/c I'm a historical person and have always loved and lived in historical cities. Since LA had none of that and I didn't really know anyone to show me the good restaurants/clubs, I wasn't impressed with LA at all.

Then something changed...LA just grew on me. The more I came here and went out and met interesting people, I started to fall in love with LA and now I'm smitten. I absolutely love it here and have no plans of moving anytime soon. I especially love my beach house!

CS: What parts of the world have your endeavors taken you?

TP: The question should be, where haven't you gone...that would be a lot easier to answer ;) I haven't been to Australia, India and South Africa...just the north. However, that will change in November b/c I have a trip to South Africa on a safari. India after that then Australia later.

I've been to so many wonderful places and can't possibly name my favorite b/c each city has it's own charm. However, London and Charleston, SC will also be at the top of my list and hold a special place in my heart.

CS: Tell us what are some of the compliments that you commonly receive from your clients? What makes you unique, or is something you are known for by the gentlemen who see you and know you best?

TP: Wow, there are soooo many but the main things that I hear are that my website doesn't do justice for my looks along with my big blue eyes. I get tons of compliments on my eyes, smile, body (everyone has their own favorite part of my body that they like), being classy, good conversation, etc.. But it's not just about beauty that keep my friends coming back...it's my personality and laid back attitude b/c beauty comes and goes. Just b/c your beautiful on the outside doesn't mean you are on the inside so it helps to be both!

Those are my 2 most important qualities that I get a lot of compliments. People comment that they like me b/c I'm myself...not putting on an act. Funny thing is that I'm more myself around my clients than I am with my friends or meeting new people. Because with clients, they already know what I do so there is no judging or having to make up something about what it is I do for a living. I feel my most comfortable doing this. We all have an inner self or inner Taylor Paige that wants to come out, I've just let mine out!