Nom de Plume
June 05, 2002
Many writers use a different name in their books. It’s something I just don’t understand why. It’s not just writers who do this, some actors also have different names. For actors I guess it’s the marketing appeal of a name. John Flash is probably a more popular name than Alvin Oliver Lichenstein III.
I have no immediate plans of becoming an actor nor a writer but if I did, what would my pen name be? I figure I would call myself Tom something. That way, if people who thought they were clever and original asked, “Hey Tom, where’s Jerry?” or “Hey Jerry, where’s Tom?” I could instantaneously turn into my alter-ego and say in superhero fashion “HERE” and punch them square in the nose. It’s all about the nose punching. On a side note, when trying to zing people, come up with something original. Wouldn’t you think someone named Jerry would’ve heard the where’s Tom routine before? Don’t bother with stupid zings.
DENNIS THE MENACE! DENNIS THE MENACE!
