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“Okay, where do you want to go?” I asked, my hands resting on the wheels of the Porsche 928 as I drove at a relatively slow speed for practical reasons. “I don’t know, Josh. I haven’t given it a lot of thought,” Daryl said from the passenger seat before turning around at the sound of a honk. “Oh, shit! Here he comes,” she whispered exasperatedly. “Here who comes?” asked Ron from behind me, turning to look out the back window. “My manager,” Daryl replied casually, as if…- 190.4 K • Ongoing
November 2006, San Francisco, CA, USA“Thank you for flying all the way here for this meeting,” Eric Schmidt greeted our group warmly. “Honestly, I was a little surprised to learn that you owned YouTube, Troy. You’ve kept it carefully under wraps until now.”I shrugged casually. “It’s only a secret for two more months. Once I turn 18 in January, it’s bound to come out—or so my lawyers tell me.”“True.” Eric nodded before turning to the three founders beside me. “It’s a pleasure to…- 961.0 K • Ongoing
- “You don’t know what you want to be,” Michelle said bluntly, looking straight into my eyes. “What… exactly do you mean by that?” I asked hesitantly. She gave me a serious look. “This is just my opinion, so take it with a pinch of salt, okay?” I nodded. “You’re an actor, a writer, a director, a producer, a model, and a professional athlete.” “I’m not a professional athlete anymore,” I argued. “Neither a model.” “Yet you train every day for hours,” she…
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- May 2009, New York City, USA “Ladies and gentlemen, Troy Armitage!” I walked out through the studio doors with a bright smile on my face. The in-house band sat to my left, just by the edge of the stage. Beyond them was the sea of faces that made up my audience for the night. The moment my name was announced, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause that echoed across the studio. I waved as I stepped to the center of the stage. “Thank you,” I said, though my voice was almost lost beneath…
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- “Woah.” I steadied the teen girl by gently grasping her shoulders. She looked like she was hyperventilating and might go limp at any moment. “Calm down, Miss. I’m not going anywhere.”“All night?” Taylor Swift asked hopefully.I laughed out loud at her audaciousness. “I wouldn’t mind, but unfortunately, my girlfriend would—and she’s standing right behind me.” I lowered my voice to a stage whisper, making sure everyone could hear.“What’s your name?” I asked.“Taylor Swift,”…
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- Seeing the audience’s reactions during the premiere of any of my movies is always a treat. Of course, it helped that all my films were carefully chosen from my meta-knowledge, as they were already destined to be critical darlings. might have been an exception to that rule, but I knew it would succeed thanks to its chartbuster songs.“It was a great movie,” Roger Ebert said enthusiastically at the party we had organized afterward for prominent critics, cast members, business associates, friends, and…
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- November 2003, New YorkMe: I miss you. Em: Seriously?Me: Yes, do you doubt me?Em: What do you miss the most then? Me: Your eyes, your smile, your kisses, your big brain, everything. Em: My big brain? You’re terrible at this! Who says that to his girlfriend? Me: Ok, then I miss your small brain. Em: Ugh! That’s even worse! Me: Hahahaha Em: It wasn’t funny. Me: You’re adorable.Em: That I am. “Troy!” Mum hissed as she elbowed me. “We’re there already. Who are you…
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- Breaking News!TROY & RIHANNA: YOUNG LOVE CRASHES AND BURNS!Hollywood’s Hottest Couple Calls It Quits After One YearHeartbreak in Hollywood! Troy Armitage, 17, and Rihanna, 18, have officially called it quits after a whirlwind year of romance, music, and red-carpet moments that had fans swooning. The superstar duo, who first sparked dating rumors early last year, have gone their separate ways, sources confirm.“They’re both young, insanely talented, and juggling crazy schedules,” an insider…
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- “‘Hope you have -- er -- a good holiday,’ said Hermione, looking uncertainly after Uncle Vernon, shocked that anyone could be so unpleasant. “‘Oh, I will,’ said Harry, and they were surprised at the grin that was spreading over his face. ‘They don't know we're not allowed to use magic at home. I'm going to have a lot of fun with Dudley this summer....’” “The End,” I read the last word of one of my favorite books before closing it shut. “And that’s how ends,…
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- “I fucking hate this shit!” Austin growled as he stared at the long line stretching across the entrance of the movie theater. “Why are so many people here to watch this film? Why couldn’t they do it next week? Or maybe never?” “We already have the tickets, bro.” Eric gave Austin an exasperated look while adjusting the collar of his hoodie. “I brought you out here because I thought Troy was your favorite actor, and watching his film would make you feel better. But you’re still acting…
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