Starting Programming

I really have never programmed before in my life. I've done none of it, but I want to start. What should I use to learn? SICP? I understand SICP will probably be overly difficult but I'll just spend a lot of time with it. Or will it be impossible for me to understand?

>>15
Becoming an EXPERT takes years, but becoming a coder can happen overnight. It's really something you either get or don't.

Here's pretty much how the world works:
* 95% of normal people.
* 4% of people who could string a coherent Java program after 10 years of experience.
* 1% of people who will get it naturally right from the start.