The only nickname I've ever had is Merlin, like the magician. I don't know why.
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From what I've read, everyone has a claim on Merlin. Was he Scottish, Welsh, English or even French? All these countries have got a big claim on him and Camelot. That's why the Arthurian legends are so popular - because they are such good stories.
Sometimes a nickname is used instead of the real name. But a nickname may offend either the one named or the parents who gave the name.
I always was fascinated by neat nicknames.
John Legend is a nickname that some friends started calling me, and it kind of grew into my stage name.
I've never given myself a nickname.
Different people call me different things. In America, people really struggle with my name, so I don't have a nickname as such. I've had Sharlito, Sheldon, Charldo, really interesting variations on the name.
I thought it was pretty good to be mentioned in a big paper, so I decided to keep the nickname.
If I had auditioned for 'Merlin' on magic alone, I don't think I'd have got it. Like any kid, I probably had a magic kit, but it's not something I ever pursued. I've never watched a magic show like David Copperfield or used him to base my character on, but I really like David Blaine and Darren Brown. They are doing wonders.
You're not allowed to give yourself a nickname. This holds true in life as well as in poker.
In America, people really struggle with my name, so I don't have a nickname as such. I've had Sharlito, Sheldon, Charldo, really interesting variations on the name. Some of them can get it, but many can't.