Vincent Price, actor, artist and all-time master of the macabre known for his chilling performances, distinctive theatrical voice and menacing looks.  Price’s family fortune came from his grandfather’s baking powder invention.  The Yale graduate once worked as a schoolteacher and occasional bus driver.

Bernard Madoff, stockbroker, investment adviser and felon, earned the distinction of operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history.  Madoff’s early work experience, included lifeguard and sprinkler installer.

Oprah Winfrey, TV host, mogul, this one-woman media con-glomerate is toasted around the world by her huge fan following.  Winfrey’s first job as a teenager was in a grocery store, she then landed a gig at a local radio station reading the news.

Bruno Tonioli, TV personality, this Italian born judge from the hit TV series, “Dancing With The Stars” has created dance moves for top music acts like Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones and Bananarama.  Tonioli studied ballet as a boy and early work included being a background dancer in the Elton John music video, “I’m Still Standing.”