Oasis: The Joy of Names

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Presented by Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune Language Columnist

Almost everyone on earth has a name. Based on his new book, The Joy of Names, Union-Tribune language columnist and best-selling language author Richard Lederer reveals all you need to know about first names, baby names, last names, nicknames, cruel and unusual names, movie stars' names, presidents' names, eponymous names, names from myths, authors' pseudonyms, and other fascinating facts about names.

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