"No matter how popular you are as a stand-up - you can go out and fill a 10,000-seat arena and be smart and funny - it's delicate to host an awards show and know where your place is and know that it's not about you, that it's about the people who are nominated, and respect that, but at the same time have your moment to show them who you are."

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Source: Ellen DeGeneres: Nice Girls Finish First. Interview with David Hochman, www.goodhousekeeping.com. September 10, 2011.

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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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