What's in a Name?

Flash Fiction

The stage doorman looked up over a haze of smoke. "Can I help you?"

"I'm in the show." The young man looked at the guy like he should know that.

"Sign in." A book was pushed in his direction. The pen was attached to it by a piece of string. He duly signed and made to go in. "Not so fast buddy." The doorman read the name. "Your last name, it's a joke, right? You're taking the piss."

"No, that's my name."

"You foreign?"

"No, I'm English."

"Then I feel sorry for ya." The young man looked at him quizically. "What sorta parents lumber their kid with a name like Engelbert Humperdinck?"

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