"For me, it's that I contributed, ... That I'm on this planet doing some good and making people happy. That's to me the most important thing, that my hour of television is positive and upbeat and an antidote for all the negative stuff going on in life."

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Source: JC Penney reveals customers' show of support for Ellen DeGeneres by Adam Gabbatt, www.theguardian.com. February 9, 2012.

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Ellen DeGeneres

Comedian, Television Host

Ellen DeGeneres is a comedian and television host known for her groundbreaking talk show, which promotes kindness and authenticity.

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