Change my name in the Life of America

Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?

-- Madonna American Life

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來美國30天。應萬菁要求，恢復博客。

這首歌怎麼可以寫得這麼好，字字入理，句句見血。

在中國，每當有人用英文問我，what's your name？我的回答很自然都是，Adam。在北京，他們習慣這樣叫（甚至中國人之間都這樣稱呼，以示親切）；可當真到了美國，他們反而更加關心中文名字。Chuanqi，這名字多難發音啊，可他們不厭其煩－－Chung-kee (Chunky???)? Is that right?

Perfect.

我常常對他們說，“you can call me Adam if it's easier for you.” 可Sarah說，“but I feel bad calling you Adam 'cause it's not your real name!” －－聽見了麼，Feel bad！還能再體貼點麼，還能再客氣點麼！

好吧，現在開始，請叫我Chuanqi Xu。恩，何老師說，你到了美國一定要告訴他們Chuanqi的意思，Mr. Legend！

眯斯特雷貞，天啊，我名字還能再多點嗎！

My American Life has thus begun.

Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I gain some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?