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I feel almost obligated to reply to the name topic

roxane
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since 1999-09-02

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0 posted 1999-09-07 03:21 PM

Well, I would have to say that the way that I got my name was pretty boring. My mother is painting a window in my room which just happens to be by my bookshelf. Thus, all my books are heaped upon the floor. I decided when I first logged on to the internet that I would close my eyes, reach into the pile and name myself after a character in the first book I grabbed. Chance would have it that I grabbed "Cyrano De Bergerac". Not really wanting to be called Cyrano, I deemed myself roxane and it has worked out pretty well.
small note: When I went to name myself for the instant messenger, I grabbed A Tale Of Two Cities, so I go by carton57 there. I know dull story.

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Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

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Purgatorial Incarceration

1 posted 1999-09-07 03:59 PM

Whew! Actually that's a relief. The first time I saw your name, the song by the Police popped into my head, and I haven't been able to get it out since!

Severn
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since 1999-07-17

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2 posted 1999-09-07 08:03 PM

I think that's quite creative actually! And I have to add that it shows resolution - you found one name and stuck it!!! (Me - I would have gone through at least 10 books, hummed and hahed, thrown my hands up in despair and finally rung a friend for help!!!!)

[This message has been edited by Severn (edited 09-07-99).]

PhaerieChild
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since 1999-08-30

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Aloha, Oregon

3 posted 1999-09-07 08:06 PM

LOL Christopher. Roxane I must admit that I too thought of that song by the Police though with Eddy Murphy singin' it. I think it was in 48 hrs. or some movie like that and the boy can't carry a tune in a bucket across the street. I am glad that it come about from a more literary standpoint lol.

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WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
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4 posted 1999-09-07 11:15 PM

In agreement with WildChild on this one. I thought of the one Eddie Murphy sang. But it was a creative way to pick your name! It was an interesting read!

Poet deVine

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5 posted 1999-09-08 10:05 AM

I thought you would say 'My name is Roxane'..but your method of choosing your name is very clever! thanks

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