Quote by James Franco

My name is James Edward Franco. Ted is a nickname for Edward. That's what my parents called me. I also got 'Teddy Ruxpin' a lot. It just got to a point where I got sick of it, so when a teacher called out 'James Franco' my junior year of high school, I didn't correct her.

My name is James Edward Franco. Ted is a nickname for Edward

Summary

In this quote, actor James Franco explains how his nickname "Ted" originated from his middle name Edward. He shares that being called "Teddy Ruxpin" became tiresome, so when a teacher mistakenly called him by his full name, James Franco, he decided not to correct her. This subtle action signifies his desire to break away from the nickname and embrace his given name, symbolizing a pivotal moment in his identity formation.

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