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Derek Yates – Congrats on Becoming Ellen’s New Gardener!

By Melody Hood / November 18, 2014 / 1 Comment

I met Derek Yates several years ago when I was hired to direct a Hip/Hop music video and we quickly became friends. Having each tragically lost a sibling we formed a bond that’s deeper and different from most. He’s become a lot like a brother to me. Over the years I’ve worked with him on…

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