"I have a terrible problem with procrastination. A friend told me, "Well, you should go to therapy." And I thought about it, but then I said, "Wait a minute. Why should I pay a stranger to listen to me talk when I can get strangers to pay to listen to me talk?" And that's when I got the idea of touring."

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Source: Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now. Comedy, Documentary, June 25, 2003.

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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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