James Hampton was an actor and commercial spokesman back in the 70's. Some may remember his ads for the Egg Council, about the "incredible, edible egg".I saw him on a talk show once, telling about how he has collected funny names over the years. Since I have a funny name collection too, I wrote him and sent a copy of my list. In reply, I got this letter, in which he refers me to another woman from whom he received a list as well. The envelope is dated March 1, 1978. Incidentally, the stamp cost 13 cents back then.
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One of the doctors I worked with in Mississippi collected funny patient names. I know he had it in his desk at work. He was ill and retired and has since died. I wonder what ever happened to it.
Oh yes, funny names! A comedian, actor with whom I worked also collected funny names. Don't know if he had a list, but was always a running gag between us and others. He would send birthday cards from wherever he was and sign some funny name we both knew. To this day, now, I find my ears perk up at names I now informally collect stored in my memory only, but really only have a few.
How cool that he took the time to send you a note. It says a lot about him that he did that - and did it with humor and grace.
I love that you're sharing these vignettes from the past. They're magical.
OMG, I LOVE funny names!! LOVE them! Do share, or point me to one of your posts where you've shared this. :) I often make up names just for fun. I suppose it's a writer's thing, but it makes me laugh.
~S
I used to work with someone that had a very complicated last name. So she collected all of the mail on which her name had been butchered. It was hilarious!
Back again from Michele's, Judy. Hope you're having a great day!
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