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From Northport to Hollywood -- and back

The deal sounded irresistible: A producer wanted to borrow my house in Northport to shoot a movie starring Edie Falco.

Although I wouldn't get paid, I'd be insured for damages. Plus, my son and daughter might appear in the film.

I said fine. I could envision Edie in the dining room, chortling with us about favorite lines from "The Sopranos" while my kids fielded calls from Hollywood...

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