How do I get rid of my name in Lion Login ID on Top Right of Menu

In Lion, my user id (My full name) is at the top right of my menu screen - next to spotlight.  Im trying to figure out how to get rid of my full name because
a) Theres only one user on this computer & I know who I am
b) I have other apps with menu icons and I cant use them because there's not enough space due to my name.
I basically need to clear up some real estate space, and cant figure out how to do it.  Ive kept checking system preferences but can't find out where this resides.  I want my full name to continue being my account admin id/user.  I just dont want it to be on the screen so that my apps' icons can live on the top menu bar.
Thanks

Thank you..  I knew it was something simple but I just couldnt figure out how to get it.  I remember the 'expert' technician setting it up had to ask someone how to make the name appear...and now I was realizing that I dont really need it up there and it's taking up valuable real estate.
One other thing in case you know since it's somewhat related.  Ive got my computer set up so I can type foreign languages so Ive got virtual keyboard options from my menu bar.  For some reason, whenever Im asked to put my system ID password in -  like the steps you just told me to follow -  the virtual keyboard automatically pops up at the same time as the window asking me to put in my password.  Its not a big deal but its just frustrating that its there, and Im wondering why as I know its not supposed to be.  I dont see anything in Keyboard Preferences That would Be causing this.  Any thoughts?
Thanks again for your help  Im constantly surprised at how much more helpful Support Communites has been than Applecare of the so-called trainers at the retail stores.

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