Who were they before they became famous?

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Who were they before they became famous?

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Did you know that Aled Jones surname was originally Balloon?
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Is this true? Odd name for a Welshman, Aled.

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Jones was born in St. David's Hospital in Bangor, Wales, the only child of Nest Rowlands, a teacher, and Derek John Jones,
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Wakey wakey John!

Did you know that Ry Cooder wasn't getting anywhere until he changed his surname from Scrispies!
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Was that even a name :hide:

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You're taking this too seriously.

I was wrong about Ry Cooder, his surname was Scakes not Scrispies.
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And Betty Davies was really Betty scay
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Belatedly, I geddit.

Mel Brooks's surname was originally Tingpot.
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I don't even get it myself, now..........


.......ah. hang, I do get it now.
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What are you lot on about? :shock:
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Joke names that sounds like something funny.
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