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THE SELF-MADE STAR
Published on June 27, 2006
Author(s): Michael Hardy, Globe Correspondent
HOLDEN Brooke Brodack is famous.. "Hey Brooke!" a hostess gushes as the pixieish 20-year-old enters the restaurant. "What's up, Brooke?" asks a waitress. Even the dishwashers recognize Brodack as they pass her table on their way to the kitchen. Brodack, who has legions of fans and detractors made national news this month when she was signed by talk show host Carson Daly's production company to an 18-month development
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