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The SPOILERIFIC Ask Robert Wolfe Thread-The Series, in General
whoknowswhy:
You possess not an uncommon name, evidently. I've been recruited by the dreadedhighschoolreunion committee and was thumbing through an old yearbook. Turns out I went to school with a Robert Wolfe (Class of '82). He was Catholic, too, as I recall. But he went by "Bobby" and he's in prison now. :o
bobtheskull:
--- Quote from: alben5k on February 03, 2007, 11:10:33 PM ---Doesn't Adam Baldwin have his own TV show right now?
Robert: What's with the middle name in the credits? Are you so all important that you need to tell everyone your full name? Kind of like how people emphasise the "ESQUIRE" in their name to make them sound all important.
I'm kidding, I imagine it has something to do with someone else having the same name, but aren't you affraid a wizard will use your full name against you? Or do you have 2 middle names?
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He's probably safe from wizards using his name against him. They would have to know exactly how he pronounces his name. He's only at risk if a wizard pretends to be a secretary for IMDB and asks him to state his full name. Or, if he has to be a witness in court in front of a roomful of wizards that want to end the show.
It might not even be his real name. After all, actors have stage names. Why can't the people who make shows?
No, his name is probably safe. Where he's really at risk is from sending out snippets of his hair to all those fans. Not from a magical attack, but from going bald.
BigMama:
Robert, what exactly are the responsibilities of your Wizard Consultant on the series? What are her credentials? ???
Lady Geektastic:
This has probably been asked before, by my brain is blanking, so I'll ask:
Is Lasciel going to be popping into Harry's head at any point?
Thanks for everything Robert!!!
Guardian 452:
--- Quote from: Robert Wolfe on February 04, 2007, 07:36:19 PM ---
--- Quote from: alben5k on February 03, 2007, 11:10:33 PM ---Doesn't Adam Baldwin have his own TV show right now?
Robert: What's with the middle name in the credits? Are you so all important that you need to tell everyone your full name? Kind of like how people emphasise the "ESQUIRE" in their name to make them sound all important.
I'm kidding, I imagine it has something to do with someone else having the same name, but aren't you affraid a wizard will use your full name against you? Or do you have 2 middle names?
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There was a Robert Wolfe who worked on DYNASTY, actually. I think he was even credited as Robert H. Wolfe, freakishly enough. And there's also the NY Times Crossword puzzle guy. I could drop the middle name on my credits since I'm probably the most prominent Robert Wolfe working in the biz right now, but I'm just used to using my middle name as well now. If I ever get one of my features made, I'll probably drop the middle name just to add confusion.
And I was raised Catholic, so I have a confirmation name, too. Which makes me wizard proof. =P
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Jokes aside, I assume everyone knows the rules regarding names and credits? Robert, I hope you'll correct me if I'm wrong, but as I recall the union rules mean that there can only be one of any given name used at a time. Using Robert as an example, the fact that there are others with the same name who work in the industry means the name was taken. This is also why so many actors (David Hyde Pierce comes to mind) use three names, or even 2 names and middle initials. If you're old enough to remember Jm J. Bullock, he once explained the story behind his name. His actual name (Jim) was taken...there was a Jim Bullock, and his father (also in the industry) used Jim J. Bullock. Hence his decision to drop the vowel in his "stage name".
Once again, keeper of useless information,
Keith :)
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