It would be a shame to ruin her last name [by getting married]. It's so perfect - Vanessa Paradis. So beautiful. It would be such a drag to stick her with Paradis-Depp. It's like a flat note. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He values his partner's surname and feels marriage would ruin its flow.
- In plain terms
- He thinks changing her name would be ugly and unnecessary.
- What can you take from it?
- Names matter more than tradition in relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does a name define identity?
- Should traditions change?
Another view
It focuses on sound over legal or social practicalities.
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