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12 professions you shouldn't use for your character
By Grace First posted April 2007
Undertaker Garbage Collector Pro Wrestler Ballet Dancer Dentist Proctologist Circus Clown Hair Stylist Artist Race Car Driver Actor Professional Athlete The last four occupations are ones that Harlequin prefers you not to use, but with the exception of numbers 6-8, I have seen all these professions used for a hero, so the reality is that any character can work if handled with skill and a dollop of humour.