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He wasn't old enough to realize at the time, therefore not really effecting anything. But it threw a wrench in Jeff's life when his parents told him, the night of his first public show.
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This was the very first step in Jeff's career that turned out to be life long. He decided he wanted to do it, and managed to stick with his plan and go through with it.
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After he decided he wanted to become a ventriloquist, this was what truly captured his interest. Jeff's parents were very supportive of his desired career and wanted to get him started.
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After creating a sign and showing his newest puppet off to his neighbors, Jeff's career began at the young age of 11. His first 'shows' were parties and entertainment at small fairs.
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It was Jeff's first public appearance and allowed him to show his interest and career to the world. This is when people outside of his town finally began to learn about his talent.
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It was during this official performance that Jeff realized that this is what he truly wanted to do as a living. It taught him what the showman life was like, and Jeff adored it.
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The first big opening of Jeff's career when he was offered a job to do what he loved. This was the very first step of the ladder to Jeff, as he claims.
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Aside from ventriloquism, Jeff took interest in aviation. In 1985 he bought a 'Build your own helicopter kit' and managed to earn a helicopter license
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Being filmed by his friend Wes, Jeff entered a contest that would allow him to travel to Las Cruces. This could change his life and take his career on a turn for the better.
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After being noticed in the contest for his hilarity and talent, Jeff received the invitation for Las Cruces. This was a pivoting point in his career as he was asked to perform for a big shot audience.
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An interesting and humorous point in Jeff's life. It taught him to be better prepared when his carry on bags arrived, but his luggage did not- he was left with poster board and a toilet plunger as a makeshift Jose Jalapeno
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This is when Jeff came up with the idea of a grumpy old man for one of his puppets. This was the lead up to one of his most successful puppets yet.
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One of Jeff's biggest moments in his life and on television. This was the largest step of his career and helped him grow even more in popularity.
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Jeff considered it his 'comedy club birthday'. It was a big moment of his life, being proud of himself for keeping up his wonderful career for 18 years already.
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Instead of simply doing a show for himself and the money, Jeff Dunham did it for Johnny. It shows that he isn't an entertainer just for the money, he works to help people forget their stress for just a few hours and so they can have a good laugh.
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It was a big moment in Jeff's life due to the fact Star Trek basically made up his entire childhood alongside his puppets. It may not seem like a big deal to others, but it was most likely one of the most exciting moments in Jeff's life, meeting all his childhood heroes.
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It was only a one time gig, but it was yet another performance that bumpde Jeff up the ladder in both popularity and talent. To this day he says it was one of his favourite gigs that he has ever done.
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After she had sent him a fan letter and they later met, Jeff too interest in Paige and the two soon began dating. It was an important step in Jeff's personal life, and seemed to brighten things up for him.
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Yet another big step in his personal life. Instead of simply flying around and simply doing shows, he enjoyed having someone to come home too- after he married Paige, he also adopted Paige's daughter Bree, finally able to start a family.
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Despite his worry of a dead terrorist clashing with the audience, Jeff went with his plan anyway. Achmed soon turned into one of his most popular puppets, with almost everyone know the line of "Silence! I 'keel' you!!!"
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One of the highest points in Jeff's career. It holds the record as Jeff's most sold DVD, and it was his favourite performance, especially with Guitar Guy. (Brian Haner)
