I've never thought of myself as an egotistical person. I presume most people wouldn't either, whether they were indeed egotistical or otherwise. However, in the interest of my own entertainment (and perhaps the stimulus of my own ego) I've had a quick look around to see who or what else in this world (or at least on Google) happened to share my namesake.
There is the conductor of an orchestra named after him, who is most noted for his instrumental work Eye Level. (Naming an orchestra after himself? This one totally smacks of ego).
Then there is the seemingly well known yoga and Thai massage instructor.
The photographer that seems to have a thing for monochromatic photos of structures (natural or man-made).
A doctor of Food Sciences in the UK who uses the Dr. in his title to full effect (another one for the ego list?).
A golf course in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
A park with a band shelter, water fountain and caboose (train?) located in downtown Conway, Arizona.
Lastly, a "Lead Support Engineer" that worked on the Academy Award winning film Happy Feet, who interchangeably goes by the rather snobbish title of Simon Park II or III, depending on the source. (II? III? Who does he think he is? Man, talk about one hell of an eg-
Hey, wait a second...
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