Success Did Not Come Easy For Steve Harvey
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Before succeeding in stand-up comedy, he dropped out of college and held a number of professions, including that of a boxer and an insurance salesman.
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In West Virginia, where he was born into poverty, Steve Harvey had a difficult upbringing.
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Harvey's comedic career got off to a rocky start, and he frequently experienced financial difficulties.
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In the 1990s, he relocated to Los Angeles and started hosting the television programme "It's Showtime at the Apollo."
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His own sitcom, "The Steve Harvey Show," which aired for six seasons, gave Harvey his big break in 1997.
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Harvey suffered a string of professional disappointments after the show ended, including failed sitcoms and a shelved talk show.
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Harvey has established himself as a household celebrity
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He persisted though, and in 2010 he managed to secure the position as "Family Feud" host.
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