Friday, December 2, 2011

Fun Facts Friday

First Jobs of the Rich and Famous

1. Donald Trump: Trump, now a extremely rich real-estate investor and host of the hit NBC show "The Apprentice," started off by collecting soda bottles for the deposit money.

2. Michael Dell: The founder and CEO of Dell washed dishes at a Chinese restaurant before starting his computer company.

3. Johnny Depp: Before fame, Depp had his own gig in a KISS tribute band. Back then, Depp pocketed about $25 on bad nights; now he makes about $25 million per year.

4. Walt Disney: Before he dominated the cartoon and amusement-park empire, Walt Disney worked as an ambulance driver in France during World War I. He did this after being rejected from the Army for being underage.

5. Jim Carrey: Before becoming one of the most well know comedians, he worked as a janitor mopping floors at a tire factory. He took the job when he was 15 after his father became unemployed. Carrey also had a another job as a security guard. The comedian credits his early lessons in strife to the birth of his love of comedy: He visited local comedy clubs to relieve stress.

6. Suze Orman:
Today, she tells people how to spend their money, but during her early years, Orman bussed tables. The personal-finance guru (who barely made it to college) also washed dishes.

7. Clint Eastwood: This ruggedly handsome actor, director and businessman started out as a pool boy. He later worked as a gas-station attendant and a firefighter.

8. Jennifer Aniston: Anistonbegan as both a telemarketer and a waitress before hitting it big as Rachel on "Friends"

9. Quentin Tarantino: This filmmaker, known for flicks such as "Kill Bill" and "Reservoir Dogs," was an usher at an adult movie theater in Southern California.

10. Chris Rock: This comic started his career as a busboy at a Red Lobster franchise in Queens, N.Y.


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