Name Changes Can Alter A Person's Entire Life.
Once upon a time not so long ago, a good-looking man walked into an agent's office and said, "I want to be a movie-star." Tall, handsome, and with experience on Broadway, he had all the right credentials.
The agent asked, "What's your name?"The guy said, "My name is Penis Van Lesbian."
The agent said, "Sir, I hate to tell you, but in order to get into Hollywood, you are gonna have to change your name."
"I will NOT change my name! The Van Lesbian name is centuries old. I will not disrespect my grandfather by changing my name. Not ever !"
The agent said "Sir, I have worked in Hollywood for years. You will NEVER go far in Hollywood with a name like Penis Van Lesbian !! I'm telling you, you will HAVE TO change your name, or I will not be able to represent you.""I guess we will not do business together," the guy said, and he left the agent's office.
FIVE YEARS LATER, the agent opened an envelope sent to his office. Inside the envelope was a letter and a check for $50,000.
The agent was awestruck. Who would possibly send him $50,000? Quickly he read the letter:
"Dear Sir, Five years ago, I came into your office wanting to become an actor in Hollywood. You told me I needed to change my birth name, but I refused. You told me I would never make it in Hollywood with a name like Penis Van Lesbian. After I left your office, I thought about what you said. I decided you were right. I had to change my name. I had too much pride though to return to your office, so I signed with another agent. I would never have made it without changing my name, so the enclosed check is a token of my appreciation. Thank you for your advice. Sincerely, Dick Van Dyke"RETURN TO SAMPLES FROM WHAT'S IN A CANADIAN NAME?