Before I went to a meeting at the 'Harvard Lampoon,' I had no idea that there was even a comedy magazine at Harvard, let alone that you could write comedy potentially for a living. Colin Jost comedyharvardidea Change image and share on social
Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africa's leading organization - and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. Nelson Mandela activeafricabusy Change image and share on social
Before I went to New Orleans, I was a little scared of New Orleans. I don't know why. I had only been there a few times. Something about it made me feel nervous, knowing a bit about the history. Harold Perrineau bitefeelhistory Change image and share on social
Before I won 'American Idol,' I'd never been in a professional studio at all. I'm getting more used to it. I'm really weird, though: I sing way better in a crowd of 3,000. It's easier than singing in front of 2. Candice Glover 000americancrowd share on social
Before I would hurt a child, I would slit my wrists. Michael Jackson childhurtslit Change image and share on social
Before, I would play a little hoops, a little tennis. Now it's more yoga, Pilates, stretching, some light weight work, push-ups, sit-ups, resistance things. When I used to live on the eleventh floor, I would take the steps. I don't do that so much now. I'm taking the elevator a bit more these days. Robin Roberts bitedayelevator share on social
Before I write a novel, images float around in my head that work like icons - they are meaningless in themselves, but serve as reminders. Jane Smiley floatheadicon Change image and share on social
Before I write the first page of a novel, I spend a long time creating detailed backgrounds for my characters. I imagine the experiences that have formed them, what makes them happy, angry, fearful, and what they yearn for. Lisa Kleypas angrybackgroundcharacter share on social
Before 'Idol,' I was lost... Now, I've actually followed through with something. I am a better man for it! Elliott Yamin haveidollose Change image and share on social
Before, if I wasn't in baseball, I wanted to become a doctor. Pedro Martinez baseballdoctorwant Change image and share on social