Bob Ross taught millions to paint landscapes on PBS's "The Joy of Painting," where his gentle voice and encouraging wisdom made him everyone's favorite art teacher. Before finding his calling with a canvas, Ross spent two decades working a job that required a completely different set of skills. What career kept this creative soul busy before he started painting professionally?
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Master Sergeant Bob Ross spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force screaming his face off at military recruits in Alaska. The same guy who later painted serene landscapes and whispered about "happy accidents" was literally paid to terrify people for two decades. He actually hated being "the guy who makes you scrub the latrine," which is exactly why he promised to never yell again once he left the service.
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