"Have you ever heard somebody sing some lyrics that you've never sung before, and you realize you've never sung the right words in that song? You hear them and all of a sudden you say to yourself, 'Life in the Fast Lane?' That's what they're saying right there? You think, 'why have I been singing 'wipe in the vaseline?' how many people have heard me sing 'wipe in the vaseline?' I am an idiot."

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Source: Ellen Degeneres (2011). “My Point...And I Do Have One”, p.159, Bantam

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Ellen DeGeneres

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

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