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Next Stop – Hollywood

Mrs. G and I have long believed that Cookie has that something extra that sets all celebrities apart from the rest of us. The “It Factor”—personality, pizzazz, and the natural ability to light up a room simply by entering it. It’s talent and good looks, a warm and welcoming demeanor, and knowing intuitively that when the spotlight hits you, it’s showtime! Cookie passes all these tests with flying colors.

And yet... stardom has evaded her.

Every day you see dogs in tv commercials selling cars, hot dogs, beer, snacks, pharmaceuticals, you name it—dogs that...