At what age did you begin to potty train your child(ren)?

I have started potty training with my 17 month old. She started showing signs that she is somewhat ready for it so I figured what the heck I'm gonna have to get a potty one day anyway so we will try it and if she's not ready then we will have it for when she is. I'm not a pusher either : ] I think my daughter learns easier at her own pace with out bribes and material rewards every time she "goes". I take her in to sit on the potty at regular times through out the day. If she uses it I tell her "good job!" I let her wipe with reg. toilet paper and after I dump it all in the toilet she gets to flush. If she doesn't use it or wont sit on it for very long I tell her "we tried" and we leave the bathroom. I also go in there with her if she tell's me she has to go. I dress her in clothes that are easy to work with. Like a dress with just a pull up under it or a shirt with a pull up on & no pants. Just stay laid back and let her learn at her own pace. Help her learn all the words she needs to like "pee pee or poo poo" and potty. If she has an accident take her in the bathroom and let her know that its okay but but big girls use the potty and clean her up in there so she associates it with the bathroom. I don't use a fancy potty myself, I got her a pink one from Wal-Mart that has a soft seat on it but that's it. I saw a cute one that looked like a real toilet I wanted but it cost too much. Good luck the worst thing that could happen is she's not ready, but its never to early to have her start learning and trying!