20 celebrities who worked unexpected jobs before Hollywood

6) Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp once sold pens on the telephone, cold-calling prospects as part of a telemarketing gig. There, he learned the voice of conversation and the swift, silver tongue sword he would later use, bringing many characters to life on the big screen. Depp said about that job, "It was a great experience because I learned to develop a thick skin-thick because there was a lot of rejection." Selling pens served as a springboard, allowing him to fashion the qualities that would soon make him a Hollywood icon: toughness and versatility.

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