If my name was Richard, I'd go by Richard or Rich... not Dick. Hell I'd even settle for being called Chard

If my name was Richard, I'd go by Richard or Rich... not Dick. Hell I'd even settle for being called Chard

Simone Elkeles is a renowned author known for her young adult romance novels, such as the Perfect Chemistry series and the Wild Cards series. Her books often feature strong-willed characters who navigate the complexities of love, family, and identity. In the context of the quote "If my name was Richard, I'd go by Richard or Rich... not Dick. Hell I'd even settle for being called Chard," it is clear that the protagonist is expressing a preference for a certain name and rejecting the nickname commonly associated with it.