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After you understand what programming is meant to do, picking up another language is a half day with a book or online guide. What's more important is whether you've used the language on a real project with tangible results.

I think game modding via scripting language is the best starting point for anyone with an interest. You can get something done fast with what's already there rather than reinvent the wheel.