Quote by: Ellen DeGeneres

The only thing I really recommend, if you're starting out in stand-up is to not try to copy anybody else. You can be influenced by people. I was influenced by Steve Martin and Bob Newhart and Woody Allen, but I never tried to be someone else. I always tried to be myself. And the reason people are successful is they're unique.

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