He then worked in advertising before setting up his own television production company and eventually turning to writing full time.

He worked first as an assistant director, before turning to screenwriting.

Following an unsuccessful career as an actor Weiss worked at more than 50 jobs before turning to writing.

He first worked in a bank and on a farm before turning to art.

He also worked for several years as a math teacher before turning to acting.

Following the war, Weaver worked at various jobs before turning to acting in the early 1950s.

He also worked as a lawyer before turning to acting.

Harrison worked as a commercial artist, art director, and editor before turning to writing full time.

He worked in the field for some years before turning to sculpture full-time.

He worked as a business analyst before turning to poker full-time.