On my last visit to LA a well-reviewed guy flaked on me twice, ruining two nights in town. Sounded like he was stringing me along while waiting for longer bookings. Next time I'm in LA, my evenings will be spent with friends and attending concerts.
Wallace used to run an ad with a cute guy named Marc. I asked to book Marc only but the person responding to emails kept on pushing Wallace only. Uhmmm, no thank you.
Oh, Matt, you should have just asked me if you needed some loving. I would have dropped everything to help a bud in need, including you. If you need a shoulder to cry on, please call me.
That post-coital "thank you" really warms my heart and tells me they are eager to do business with me again. It's a small investment with a 250-300 dollar pay-off. Such easy money if you ask me, considering most folks are lucky to get paid 100 for a day's work.
Also not justifying predatory behavior but both showbusiness and the corporate world are not true meritocracies. For untalented people and those without the right connections, the casting couch was an effective means of career advancement. Were I propositioned by a reasonably attractive boss, I might just bite. ;-)