There was no 'before' the beginning of our universe, because once upon a time there was no time.
“Think it is just a matter of... well look how long it took Shawn Colvin to reach the level that she has. Believe me, that girl has done everything except stand behind the cash register at Tower and take the money.”
“I just went to see too many movies and I sat in too many dark matinees watching those old serials.”