Interesting Facts about Steve Harvey
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Steve Harvey's full name is Broderick Stephen Harvey, born on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia.
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He grew up on a farm in Cleveland, Ohio, with a large family of 13 members living in a one-bathroom house.
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Steve Harvey started his stand-up comedy career at the age of 27 in 1985 after winning an amateur night competition in Cleveland.
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He quit his job as an insurance salesman to pursue comedy.
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During his early days in comedy, Harvey faced homelessness, living in his car for three years and showering at pools and gas stations between gigs.
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Steve Harvey almost missed his big break on Showtime At The Apollo in 1993 due to financial struggles.
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Harvey's big break came in 1996 with "The Steve Harvey Show," where he portrayed a high school music teacher.
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Steve Harvey is a father of seven children, three of whom he adopted from his current marriage with Marjorie Bridges.
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He is a bestselling author, known for books like "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man," which delves into men's perspectives on relationships.
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