Though were certainly not optimists, we have some good news: the American Dream is not completely dead. Thats because standup comedian ANT, whos worked his way to (or, at least, near) the top against incredibly long odds, is living proof.
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The 42-year-old comedian spent the better part of his twenties working as a flight-attendant before moonlighting as a stand-up funnyman. After losing his job and kicking around comedy clubs for several years, ANT received his first break as a recurring character in the 90s sitcom Unhappily Ever After. When that show ended its run, he hit the stand-up circuit for a few years before making it onto the first season of NBCs Last Comic Standing. From there, ANT never looked back he became a fixture (and eventual judge) on the show, and parlayed that fame into regular appearances on The Tonight Show and a gig hosting VH1s Celebrity Fit Club.
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