Cement Truck Accident Ends Child Star's Radio Dreams

In a recent interview, comedian Adam Devine looked back on the unexpected events that shaped his path to fame. As a child, Devine was hit by a cement truck at the age of 11, leaving him unable to walk and confined to a wheelchair. Unable to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional athlete, Devine turned to calling local radio stations and doing celebrity impressions to pass the time.

Devine's radio career was taking off, with the station even offering him a spot on their drive-time hour. However, his success was short-lived. Over a single weekend, Devine's voice changed due to hitting puberty, and when he called the station again, they refused to believe he was the same child impressionist they had been featuring. Despite Devine's pleas, the station would not let him back on the air.

Undeterred, Devine convinced his mother to drive him to the station so he could make his case in person. But the station was surprised to learn he was just a child, having assumed he was a "mentally disturbed adult." While they couldn't pay Devine beyond "Cranberries and Marcy's Playground CDs," his determination and talent would soon lead him to other opportunities, including roles in films and TV shows.