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He is clarifying that the nickname "Zowie Bowie" was not something people actually used for him. He is saying the tabloids repeated it because it was catchy and rhymed, not because it was his real name.
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About Duncan Jones
British film director, producer and screenwriter
Duncan Jones is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones, he is best known for directing Moon, Source Code, Warcraft, and Mute. He was born into a well-known family, as the son of David Bowie and Angie Bowie. Jones made his feature debut with Moon in 2009 and won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for it. He later directed Source Code in 2011, Warcraft in 2016, and Mute in 2018. His work has drawn attention for science fiction stories and for films that balance concept with character.
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