Fame name

[bixaorellana]

If you were to become famous, would you want to do it under your real name (first? last? both?), or under an alias?

Would it depend on the profession, i.e., real name for writer, glamor name for rock star, etc.?

Would you choose it yourself, or allow your agent to do it?

Unless you're afraid someone will steal the idea and go enjoy the fame that should rightfully be yours, please share your alternate moniker(s) with us.

[Deleted]

I have no plans to use my real name for anything that might make me known (if not famous). That would only be a writing project in any case, because I currently have no plans to become a movie star.

I wouldn't really care what the name would be, but I would probably prefer to choose it myself -- with ingredients that mean something to me.

[onlymark]

I have a confession to make.

I am actually already famous, but obviously under a different name.
It's been quite easy to 'retire' and the decision was made for me when I married my co-star and moved to somewhere more civilised where I felt fairly sure nobody would recognise me, especially with my clothes on.
My wife and I lived for a while with one of the other, but more minor, stars but it came as a bit of a relief when he eventually passed on. His lack of hygiene, poor social skills and a propensity for stealing from fruit shops of all places made it a bit of a trial. For a while we were climbing up the walls, mainly to retrieve him from the roof, which he'd taken to.

We settled down eventually but not without great help from my wife who came from a different background and was very patient in helping me integrate within her social circles. It was as if I had to learn a different language. I had the rudimentary skills but it took time to even know which knife and fork to use. In fact use a knife and fork at all.

I spend most of my life now on conservation matters, especially dealing with African wildlife but with special emphasis on trying to eradicate the hunting and eating of 'bush meat' in conflict areas. I began to get involved with this when I realised I was losing contact with so many friends in the area, as was my minor star friend who feared for the safety of his family.

Life has moved on though and I am quite happy with my family. My wife Jane, my son, Tumbili and daughters Kima and Nyani.

[onlymark]

I enjoyed telling you that. Cathartic, I think is the word.

[bixaorellana]

me like story mark it good

[onlymark]

I see you speak my language.

[lagatta]

Yes, but your success in the civilised world attests to the purity of your aristocratic blood.

[onlymark]

Too true.

To quote from a reliable source I have been described as follows - in numerous situations where other women express their attraction to him, he politely but firmly declines their attentions. When presented with a situation where a weaker individual or party is being preyed upon by a stronger foe, he invariably takes the side of the weaker party. In dealing with other men Tarzan is firm and forceful. With male friends he is reserved but deeply loyal and generous. As a host he is likewise generous and gracious. As a leader he commands devoted loyalty.

So accurate it beggars belief.

[fumobici]

My most sincere condolences to anyone who has accreted any significant amount of fame, infamy or notoriety. I can hardly imagine anything that I would find more annoying and probably soul sapping to drag around.

[bixaorellana]

I haven't posted in this thread for a while, a side effect of being so awed by the illustrious personage who revealed himself in #2.

Be that as it may .........

Years ago I worked in the French Quarter and was often greeted by people who called me Judy (not my name). One day a woman came into my workplace and was obviously staring at me. I said, "You're Judy, aren't you?" She replied, "And you must be Bixa." Then we both said in unison, "But we don't look alike!"

The real point to the story is that she later revealed to me that her secret personal name for herself was "Bambi Stiletto", something for which I admired her greatly.

[imec]

Lectric Razer

[Jazz]

Apr 22, 2010 3:04:31 GMT fumobici said:

My most sincere condolences to anyone who has accreted any significant amount of fame, infamy or notoriety. I can hardly imagine anything that I would find more annoying and probably soul sapping to drag around.

I agree with Fumobici. 'soul destroying' comes to mind. I doubt it would ever happen to me, but it would depend on the profession, it would probably be writing. I would choose a name that meant something to me. I can't think of a situation where I would use my name and have my privacy totally invaded...possibly environmental or political activism.

[bixaorellana]

I'm still dithering. I want something exotic yet lively.

Does Strumpette Varoum sound too stripper-ish?

Seriously, I think if I were famous for anything "serious", I'd want to use my own name.

[Deleted]

No, I wouldn't use my own name. I like my privacy. I might use my nick name or if I became famous as a writer, say, I'd call myself 'Scarlet O'hara.' No one will believe it, it would be fun to do. ;D

[Deleted]

"Bambi Stiletto",why does this ring a bell somehow!!!?? I know I have heard that name before.
There's a stripper here in town that I have been told is my so called doppelganger and her name is Minky Kowalski (would have to be Polish...),a couple friends of mine teasingly call me Minky,it's pretty funny.
I have to ponder this one real hard....

[bixaorellana]

I met that woman @1980 -- way back!

Imec, I love your secret inner-self name. Will you change your style to go with it?

[onlymark]

casimira, do you look like a stripper then?
Are there any photos?

[fumobici]

I'd have to go with a cheesy porn star name like Miles Long

[Deleted]

May 6, 2010 5:15:17 GMT onlyMark said:

casimira, do you look like a stripper then?
Are there any photos?

Well, I don't think I do,but,you know,I've never seen Minky,or even a picture of her so,is hard to say...Perhaps,I should look into this . Will get back to you...

[bjd]

Casimira, Minky probably only thinks a Polish name sounds sexy -- think of that play with Marlon Brando in a t-shirt -- wasn't his name Kowalksi? She's probably an Anglo and finds it boring.

[Deleted]

Yes,in Streetcar Named Desire,Brando's character was named Stanley Kowalski.
You may be right. It's a silly sounding name to me.