Don't feel bad - Universal got had, too :)
I mean, I guess there's nothing to say that Sam DEFINITELY isn't his first name. It's just that we don't know what it is, and also kudos to that guy who wrote the fan fiction sequel script for getting something into popular culture like this. It's...
Nope. In both the book and the movie, the most we ever get is "Mr. Quint," suggesting that it's his last name.
He does LOOK like a Sam, though, so I can see where the confusion lies :)
The booklet refers to Quint as "Sam Quint," which isn't actually his name. The only place he's ever been referred to as "Sam Quint" was in a fan fiction sequel script from a long time ago.
That's all you need to know :)
I got to meet Lee Fierro this weekend at JawsFest. She was in attendance for the Saturday night screening, and the audience went nuts during that slap. Absolutely nuts.
I also think she's great.