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Pay your dues
Those who have worked in the service industry often say it's the best work - and life - experience in the world. You learn to handle stress and keep your cool, hone your people skills, endure a lot of abuse, and work hard for your money. Sandra Bullock mixed drinks as a bartender before working with acting heavyweights Hugh Grant, Nicole Kidman and Keanu Reeves. Alec Baldwin was a bouncer before he tried out his acting chops. Before he served up advice as the psychiatrist Frasier, Kelsey Grammar served up food as a waiter. And, Robin Williams scooped ice cream before he was sprinkling us with his nuttiness.

Get your foot in the door
Just to pursue their passion, some people, did whatever they could to break into their business. They did this regardless of potentially hurt pride or the threat of poverty. Before starting his eponymous clothing line, Ralph Lauren was a sweater salesman at Bloomingdale's. Famous clothing giant Tommy Hilfiger sold clothes from the trunk of a car. And, Broadway actor Nathan Lane delivered singing telegrams. These guys might be big names now, but they used creativity and motivation to take those first jobs.