Well, it's not German, but my Father's side of the family, who came from Norway, wanted to name me Olaf! My Mother's side of the family is Irish/Scottish, so they went w/ Shaun...

Which, for anyone around from the time (1977), was inspired by the John Lennon song of the same name...

So, I was actually named after John Lennon's son...

True story...


"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here."

- Jayne Cobb, "Firefly"