I became a people-watcher when I lost all my friends when I was 12. Taylor Swift friendlosepeople Change image and share on social
I became a performer because it was what I enjoyed doing. Richard Pryor enjoyperformer Change image and share on social
I became a photographer in order to be a war photographer, and a photographer involved in what I thought were critical social issues. From the very beginning this was my goal. James Nachtwey begincriticalgoal Change image and share on social
I became a playwright and screenwriter. Italian-Americans were my particular specialty. I liked the way they talked. There was something free in it. John Patrick Shanley americanfreeitalian Change image and share on social
I became a poet in Pittsburgh. When I lived in the South, I was a basketball player and primarily a jock. An English teacher essentially suggested that I send the poems that I'd been writing - really just for him - to a few programs, so that when I wound up in Pittsburgh, it's where I figured out that I could actually be a poet. Terrance Hayes basketballenglishessentially share on social
I became a prime minister within four-and-a-half years, the shortest kind of career ever in Israeli political history. Ehud Barak careerhalfhistory Change image and share on social
I became a professional musician and played all kinds of music. I played bluegrass, I played classical music, and for many years, I played jazz. Terry Teachout bluegrassclassicaljazz Change image and share on social
I became a real free market fanatic. I'm probably less so now than even two or three years ago. Esther Dyson agofanaticfree Change image and share on social
I became a real Shell Motor Oil expert, and I did this 25-minute film. It turned out really well and, as a result, they offered me more work and lots of commercials to direct. Renny Harlin commercialdirectexpert Change image and share on social
I became a Republican because I trust people more than I trust government. Heather Wilson governmentpeoplerepublican Change image and share on social