You’ve probably noticed that I’m going by “Billy Dennis” instead of “Bill.”
I’m named after Dad, and the family calls me “Billy” to differentiate. I think I was in the third grade when I decided that “Billy” was a child’s name and I started signing all my paper’s “Bill.” It stuck as I got older. It was my byline, except for a brief period when I decided to be really pretentious and use “William B. Dennis II.” As if anyone really gave a damn.
As I get older, I realize that I like “Billy” better. It’s more human and my friends eventually start calling me that anyway. And who was I trying to impress?
So it’s “Billy” now. Nice to meet you.
Billy Dennis is a former reporter and editor at small daily and weekly newspapers in Illinois and Missouri. He comments on media, news and politics. He also owns and operates 
You were always “Billy” to me… ‘-)
… That frightens me, Vonster.
:-0
Mmm Billy Beer.
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Ugh… Now I can’t call you Billy to be a smart-ass.
Tony: That was his real intent – don’t belive what he said – he’s a “media” guy – they lie all the time. ‘-)
perhaps we should settle on “William” or even “Willie.”
I will delate any comment calling me “Willie” and ban the user.
Grrrr
Now I can’t call you Billy just to embarass you…
Love, sis
Billy Willy – ha. Really, I like Bill better but then again it’s not about what I like. Build the brand.
You can tell he’s really upset when he mispells…oh wait….
Building a brand… has not changing the theme of Peoria Pundit for 2 months driven you to change your name?
Three words:
Funniest.
Thread.
Ever.
Billy,
There is nothing wrong with the name Willie. Except in high school when someone would say I was doing this or doing that or going here or going there they would ask if I was black, strange people. Oh well. Keep the news coming!!
Mouse: I endevor to keep you amused.
And Kevin, thanks for reminding me it’s time to change the theme again.
Dubya,
Amused or bemused or befuddled?
Please don’t change the theme. This one is by far the best so far.
Once again, I should have added a smiley for Tony.
Tony, just claim insanity
or that you were on drugs.
(whew! I was HOPING Dubya was kidding, but you never know what’s going through that fuzzy melon her carries around on his shoulders!)
Mouse: Your BDS is showing.
BDS?
What “Dubya” are you referring to?
I thought that since Billy’s first initial is “W” that “Dubya” would be a nickname that wouldn’t get me “delated” or Vonster’d or exiled.
Perhaps I should just refer to him as “The Artists Formerly Knowm as Bill”.