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okay, maybe not his first choice . . . but, (composing himself to do
a sign-off) I���m Rick Bricklebee . . . (points inexplicably to Monique)
Back to you, Jim.
MONIQUE:
(surprised) Jim? Oh, uh . . . my name���s Monique.
BRICKLEBEE: (ever charming grin) Whatever. Back to you, Monique.
MONIQUE:
Well, thank you��� (he interrupts her)
KIDS:
(confused) Huh?
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BRICKLEBEE: (not done, continues talking) In just two short days, you will finally
have the chance to be recognized worldwide! (talking about himself)
All your hard work will finally pay off. All those tables you waited,
all the stress you endured working as a personal assistant to an
actor who never had to work a day in his life!
Thank you, Mr. Bricklebee.
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BRICKLEBEE: Ahem . . . sorry. (Back to his camera-ready self) The chance to
compete on ���The Star Factor��� is not to be taken lightly. In a few
days, you will have the opportunity to prove that you are a star!
(pointing down the row of children)
BRICKLEBEE: (grandly) Thank you, Monica.
(agreeably) It���s Monique. (to the students) Starting tomorrow
morning, Mr. Bricklebee will coach you in a group���
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MONIQUE:
BRICKLEBEE: (jumping in) I call it my ���Star Training Session���!
. . . and then you will have many, many hours of practice. Those
of you who are returning know how important this practice time
is, especially since we only have two days to prepare. (smiling) But,
I know you all love to practice. (Kids groan)
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MONIQUE:
CLARE:
(enthusiastic) Practicing is awesome! But then again, so is getting
all your teeth pulled out! (Kids laugh)
BRICKLEBEE: (charming) Young lady, practicing is awesome���that is, if you want
to make something of yourself. (looking at an imaginary camera)
I���m Rick Bricklebee, and this has been the ���word of the day.���
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