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If you're a fan of American stand-up, you might've already heard of Dane Cook--perhaps you've enjoyed one of his Comedy Central specials, or maybe you caught one of his appearances as guest host on Saturday Night Live. You might have even been lucky enough to laugh your heinie off during one of his many sold-out shows. But those of you who are still unfamiliar with this strapping and energetic young stand-up comedian (and his infamous “Super Finger”) should go ahead and jump on the bandwagon--er, I mean, the Dane Train--before you get left behind. This ordinary, 
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t-shirt-and-jeans kind of guy is on a mission to succeed, and so far he's doing an outstanding job.
That's because Dane Cook is anything but ordinary. For years, he's been laying down that track, rail by agonizing rail, pouring every ounce of energy into his dream of achieving stardom. With a level of determination that you just don't find in Hollywood anymore, he's built himself a modest empire... and despite his growing fame he has remained humble and down-to-earth, always making time for his family and his fans.
But don't let his good boy charm fool ya. Cook's got his 
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eye on the ball and is ready to undertake any obstacle that gets in the way of his success as a professional entertainer. He's worked hard for every single triumph in his life thus far and has no intention of slowing down.
In fact, the thirty-five-year-old funnyman is rushing full speed ahead in 2007. Co-starring with Kevin Costner and Demi Moore in the psychological thriller Mr. Brooks (which opens nationwide today), as well as three other feature films opening later this year, Cook is showing the world that he's got much more to offer than on-stage laughs and a winning smile. This guy's serious.
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