* Prior to her first record deal, British singer-songwriter Kate Bush recorded at least thirty officially-unreleased but much-bootlegged demos of original material, circa 1972.

Prior to graduating from Quincy High School, she wrote to several of her favorite actresses for an autographed picture.

Prior to this period she performed under her middle name, Ellen, but permanently adopted Tori after a friend's boyfriend told her it suited her.

Prior to the tour, Nicks started work with a voice coach, to lend her voice more control and protect it from the stress of lengthy touring schedules.

Prior to the tournament he meets Natalia Katkov ( Watson ) and he falls in love with her almost immediately.

" Prior to Taylor's attempt, on October 19 a domestic cat named Iagara was sent over the Horseshoe Falls in her barrel to test its strength.

Prior to the battle, Germany had regarded Britain as a naval power and discounted her as a military force to be reckoned with, believing Germany's major enemies were France and Russia.

Prior to this she had variously signed her work I. S. R.

Prior to the release of the first film, she was noted for her Seven Gothic Tales, for which she is also known in Denmark.

Prior to her marriage, Anderson's mother had briefly attended the Virginia Seminary and College in Lynchburg and had worked as a schoolteacher in Virginia.

Prior to Achilles ' entrance, Penthesilea had tried to fight Telamonian Ajax but he had merely laughed off her attempts, thinking her unfit to face him.

Prior to the marriage, Anne renounced all succession rights she had had for herself and her descendants by Louis, with a provision that she would resume her rights should she be left a childless widow.

Prior to her marriage, she dated actor Paul Reubens for several years beginning in 1993.

Prior to her death, the victim had reported using the dried leaves of the plant to induce menstruation with no ill effects.

Prior to the annulment, she had been socially very active and this bothered both her and her husband considerably, although many in society were still prepared to receive her and to press her case sympathetically.

Prior to winning the Miss Universe pageant, she represented her hometown of Lares in the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2001 pageant.

Prior to this she also guest starred on a Tiny Toons Adventures episode as Julie Bruin, a cartoon bear version of herself, in which she guest starred in her own segment Just Say Julie Bruin, a reference to her music video show.

Prior to his career in philosophy and education with Dr Adler, Weismann was a consultant in the field of architecture, construction management and exhibit design and fabrication.

Prior to his broadcasting career, Buck attended Ohio State University, where he majored in radio speech and minored in Spanish.

Prior to his political career, he was a prominent lawyer and businessman in Montreal.

Prior to attending university, he began a career in politics.

Prior to his career as a cameraman, Bitzer developed early cinematic technologies for the American Mutoscope Company, eventually to become the Biograph Company.

Prior to starting his solo career, he was the principal songwriter, lead singer and bassist for the rock band The Police.

" Prior to Morgan's death, he also added of his mentor's six-decade career: " He was one of the foundational pieces of the industry.

Prior to his political career Lynch had a successful sporting career as a dual player of Gaelic games.

Prior to one of the biggest fights of his career, Mosley began training with Naazim Richardson.

I fell into commercials for financial reasons and acting became an attractive concept ..." Prior to securing an acting agent, Phoenix and his siblings had attempted to forge a career in music by playing cover songs on the streets of the Westwood district of LA, often being moved along by police because of the gathering crowds who obstructed the pavement.

Prior to his election as President, Köhler had a distinguished career in politics and the civil service and as a banking executive.

Prior to a discussion of his raids against the Japanese positions in the Marshall Islands, Halsey told the young midshipmen before him, " Missing the Battle of Midway has been the greatest disappointment of my career, but I am going back to the Pacific where I intend personally to have a crack at those yellow bellied sons of bitches and their carriers ," to the rousing applause of the assembled midshipmen.

Prior to his broadcast career, Cherry was a professional hockey player and National Hockey League coach.

Prior to turning professional, Shavers had a short but notable amateur career.

Prior to and early in his NHL career, Kariya drew comparisons to Wayne Gretzky.

Prior to working in games Richard had a fleeting career in the music industry working with artists such as Trevor Horn and Hugh Padgham.

Prior to Emily's death, Wain discovered the subject that would define his career.

Prior to his career in state and national politics, Frazier was a farmer and school teacher.

Prior to his appointment as LSU's eighth chancellor, Dr. Martin had established a distinguished career in higher education, serving most recently as president of New Mexico State University.

Prior to the start of his career as a playwright, Ford wrote other non-dramatic literary works — the long religious poem Christ's Bloody Sweat ( 1613 ), and two prose essays published as pamphlets, The Golden Mean ( 1613 ) and A Line of Life ( 1620 ).

He also walked 100 batters and surrendered 24 home runs, also career highs, but was selected as a National League All-Star and helped lead the Cubs to the playoffs as one half of " Chicago Heat " along with fellow pitcher Mark Prior.

Prior to joining Ofsted, Sir Michael had a distinguished career as a teacher for 43 years, 26 of these as a headteacher in London secondary schools, and most recently as Executive Principal at Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney.

Prior to taking on the role of Lieutenant-Governor, Mr. Bartleman had a distinguished career of more than 35 years in the Canadian foreign service.

Prior to his entry into politics, Fletcher was a family practice physician and a Baptist lay minister.

Prior to the launch of the campaign, Dixon contacted Nancy Fletcher, president and chief executive at the Outdoor Advertising Association of America in Washington.

Prior to Coles Myer, Fletcher was CEO of Brambles Industries, after a long career with them spanning 19 years, initially in an accounting role, and later in general management.

Prior to recording their first single, Beach left the band and was replaced by Sarah Fletcher.