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    Default Gus Pillsbury first choice for pseudonym?

    Hello,

    Is it true that the first choice for S. King's pseudonym was "Gus Pillsbury". If so, why was it rejected?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArielRacing View Post
    Hello,

    Is it true that the first choice for S. King's pseudonym was "Gus Pillsbury". If so, why was it rejected?

    Thanks!
    ...he got tired of people poking him in the belly-button...
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    Default Re: Gus Pillsbury first choice for pseudonym?

    Guy Pillsbury, actually, and the pseudonym leaked out before he was able to use it so he had to come up with a replacement on short notice.
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    Default Re: Gus Pillsbury first choice for pseudonym?

    Wow, first I heard of this! Cool! Isn't the Pillsbury name from Tabby's side of the family?
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    Default Re: Gus Pillsbury first choice for pseudonym?

    Quote Originally Posted by kingricefan View Post
    Wow, first I heard of this! Cool! Isn't the Pillsbury name from Tabby's side of the family?
    No, it was his mother's side.

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