A Strange Realization

I have always sucked at remembering the names of movie stars, musicians and other celebrities. Hell, I have a hard time remembering names – period. But strangly enough I realized that I seem to remember the names of characters in movies and in books. I began wondering why.

Wondering, for me, isn't always a good thing because it often leads me to realizations about myself that I'm not sure I want to admit or accept.  This situation was no different. After some contemplation I realized I...