Quote by: Ellen DeGeneres

While I was doing stand-up, I thought I knew for sure that success meant getting everyone to like me. So I became whoever I thought people wanted me to be. I'd say yes when I wanted to say no, and I even wore a few dresses.

Ellen DeGeneres

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Author Bio

  • NameEllen DeGeneres
  • DescriptionAmerican stand-up comedian, television host, and actress
  • BornJanuary 26, 1958
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Presenter; Screenwriter; Television Presenter; Author; Talk Show Host
  • WorksThe Ellen DeGeneres Show; Ellen; The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson; Mr. Wrong; EDtv; Finding Nemo; American Idol; The Ellen Show; Open House; Coneheads; Laurie Hill
  • AwardsSaturn Award For Best Supporting Actress; Primetime Emmy Award For Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series; Daytime Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Show; Daytime Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment; Daytime Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Show Host; American Comedy Awards; Teen Choice Awards; Annie Award For Voice Acting In A Feature Production; Mark Twain Prize For American Humor; Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards; Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame; Annie Award; Primetime Emmy Award