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Will Self: What's in a Name
Will Self reflects on the significance of names, including his own.
"We desire to be recognised for who we really are, and seek out in our very ascription the means of uniting our intimate identities with our social selves.".
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Sun 4 Oct 201508:48
BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View: Can your name shape your personality?
Does what we're called have any bearing on who we are? Writer Will Self echoes Juliet's famous question, and attempts an examination of self (and Self).
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Will Self |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 2 Oct 201520:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 4 Oct 201508:48BBC Radio 4
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