gness - "Hmmm....gather I've slipped down your list...... :-("
Of course not!!!
I have to make sure my undying love is shielded by pointless ramblings about unatainable TV stars - that way, no-one will know about your place in my affections, it will be our secret.
hc - I'm not really one for this pretend attempt at feminism. Either change or don't
I suspect for a some people its a desperate attempt to adopt some kind of double barrel or hyphen into their name
Ric.roar - "hc - I'm not really one for this pretend attempt at feminism. Either change or don't
I suspect for a some people its a desperate attempt to adopt some kind of double barrel or hyphen into their name"
I think that's perhaps a little harsh.
I would suggest that sincec Ms Coren is already established as a writer, presenter, and red-hot poker player in her maiden name, and her father's name lives on in literary circles after his death, she simply wished to keep her association with it.