Just For The Fun Of It: First Jobs Of Famous People
Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments
We have a couple of comments to make before getting to the list of first jobs for famous people.
A few people have criticized us for our posts in the “Just For The Fun Of It” category. They think that ALL of our content should be about self-improvement and getting more out of life. Many publications with serious content have an occasional light-hearted item. We’re just doing the same.
We love sharing things such as interesting pictures and trivia with other people and this site allows us a wider reach. Many people enjoy this sort of thing – some like it because it gives them a chuckle and others like it because it’s a brief break from the hustle and bustle of their lives.
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Adam Brody
He worked at Blockbuster right after getting out of high school.
Alec Baldwin
He once worked as a bouncer.
Amy Adams
For a few months after getting out of high school, this Oscar-nominated actress worked at a Hooters restaurant.
Ashanti
She worked at a daycare center before her singing career took off.
Ben Affleck
He was in a Burger King ad and in a scene in 1992′s “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” as a basketball player (jersey #10). He was also in a 1984 series on PBS called “Voyage of the Mimi.”
Bill Cosby
When he was young, he sold produce and shined shoes. He joined the Navy and served at the Marine base in Quantico, Virginia and at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.
Bill Gates
He attended Harvard and was a Congressional Page.
Billy Crystal
He was a substitute teacher after he graduated from New York University. His college career actually started at Marshall University, where he played baseball until that sport program ended after his freshmen year.
Billy Ray Cyrus
Before he focused on his career in country music, Bill Ray attended Georgetown College on a baseball scholarship.
Brandy
Her first job was in a hair salon.
Calista Flockhart
At one point, she was an aerobics instructor.
Carmen Electra
She once worked as a dancer at Kings Island amusement park in Ohio. Her big break came when Prince signed her to a singing contract with a female rap group.
Charles Bronson
He worked in a coal mine before his movie career began.
Christina Aguilera
As a child, she sang The Star-Spangled Banner at Pittsburgh sporting events including the Penguins, Steelers and Pirates. In 1990, she appeared (but did not win) on the TV show “Star Search.” In 1993 she became part of Disney’s variety show “The New Mickey Mouse Club” (along with Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake).
Christina Applegate
She appeared with her mother (Nancy Piddy) in a 1972 TV ad for Playtex when she was only a few months old.
Chubby Checker
He plucked chickens at a poultry market before his music recording career got going strong.
Cindy Crawford
She graduated from DeKalb High School in Dekalb, Illinois in 1984. She was valedictorian. She won an academic scholarship to study chemical engineering at Northwestern University. However, she only attended Northwestern for one quarter.
Clark Gable
He once sold neckties at a Meier & Frank department store.
Clay Aiken
Before he found fame through the TV show “American Idol” he worked as a counselor at a YMCA in North Carolina.
Clint Eastwood
He was a swimming pool installer before his acting career took off. Many of us are old enough to remember him as Rowdy Yates in the TV western “Rawhide” before he gained even more fame in the “Spaghetti Westerns.”
Coolio
He was a firefighter for a little while.
Courteney Cox
She was a spokesperson for Tampax tampons before becoming a big star. She was also featured in Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” video in the 1980s.
Dakota Fanning
At the age of 5, she was in an ad for Tide detergent.
Dan Aykroyd
In his teen years, he was planning on becoming a Catholic priest. As a young man, Dan worked as a mail sorter for the National Postal Service in Canada.
Danny DeVito
He was a formally trained hair stylist before getting his break on the hit TV sitcom “Taxi.”
David Duchovny
He has an undergrad degree from Princeton and a master’s degree from Yale.
Dean Cain
Before he was on the TV show “Lois & Clark” (he was Superman / Clark Kent), he played football with the Buffalo Bills (until he suffered a knee injury).
Dennis Farina
For almost 20 years (from 1967 to 1985) he was a police officer with the Chicago Police Department. So, when he played a cop on TV, he had real-life experience. We believe he has also played characters on the other side of the law.
Drew Barrymore
Before her big role in the movie “E.T.” she was in TV ads for various products, including dog food, Rice Krispies cereal, and Pilsbury chocolate chip cookies.
Drew Carey
He had a small role as a taxi passenger in the movie “Coneheads” before he became well-known. He was in the Marine Corps Reserve in the early 1980s. He also worked at a Denny’s Restaurant in Nevada at one time.
Ellen DeGeneres
Her early jobs included painter, oyster shucker, vacuum saleswoman and paralegal. She also worked in a glove factory, but that only lasted a half day.
Elvis Costello
He was a computer programmer before his music career..
Farrah Fawcett
Before gaining fame in the TV show “Charlie’s Angels” she was in a 1972 commercial for UltraBrite toothpaste. She was also in ads for products such as Winchester Cigars, Union 76 gasoline, and Head and Shoulders shampoo.
Garth Brooks
He was a salesman in a boot store right up until he got his big break. In college, he had a track scholarship as a javelin thrower.
Gloria Estefan
She worked as a translator at Miami International Airport in the Customs Department while she was attending the University of Miami. She studied communications and psychology.
Greta Garbo
She was a lather girl in a barbershop. Other jobs included working at a major department store in Stockholm, Sweden, in the 1920s before she became an actress.
Halle Berry
She worked in the children’s department at Higbee’s department store. Also, she was a contestant in several beauty contests including Miss Ohio USA, Miss Teen All-American, Miss USA (first runner-up in 1986), and Miss World 1986.
Harrison Ford
He was a carpenter before his acting career got into high gear. Carpentry was more than just a job, he actually had a good reputation for quality workmanship.
Henry Fonda
He worked for the Retail Credit Company while he
Just For The Fun Of It: First Jobs Of Famous People
What Exactly Is A Window Valance?
Posted on | January 28, 2012 | No Comments
A window valance is a popular type of window treatment that covers the top part of the window. A valence can be used by itself or it can be paired with window coverings, such as blinds or curtains.
In addition to being decorative, valances can also serve a functional purpose. They are often used to conceal the mounting hardware of window coverings. A valance is a common design feature of the Victorian style of home décor, as well as some other styles of décor.
Five Main Types of Valances for Windows
Balloon:
The fabric ‘balloons’ out which gives it a full and puffy appearance. A balloon valance is commonly made of lightweight material such as cotton.
Swag:
The fabric hangs across
What Exactly Is A Window Valance?