Don’t panic, twentysomethings. Here’s further proof that life is a marathon, not a sprint.
Jon Hamm
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At 27, Hamm couldn't find any work and was dropped by the William Morris Agency. He vowed to quit acting if he couldn't get his career rolling by 30. Fortunately, he landed a role on the NBC drama Providence at age 29.
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Oprah Winfrey
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Oprah bounced around various Baltimore news stations, including one that fired her for getting too emotionally invested in stories. Her demotion to daytime TV proved a blessing in disguise, and by 30 she had the highest-rated talk show in Chicago.
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Harrison Ford
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Struggling to make money acting, Ford supported himself as a carpenter. A chance gig building cabinets for George Lucas led to a small part in American Graffiti and the role of Han Solo.
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Tim Allen
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In his mid-twenties, Allen spent over two years in federal prison for selling cocaine. The experience forced him to turn his life around and revive his stand-up career.
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