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Ellen DeGeneres Comedian, Television Host
Humor

"I think I let go of the need for approval. It certainly feels good when you get it, but I used to be more desperate for it. Once I felt better inside about myself... I could do everything based on how I want to do things."

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Ellen DeGeneres Comedian, Television Host
Humor

"You say you're sick and tired of hearing about me? I've got news for you: I'M sick and tired of hearing about me."

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Ellen DeGeneres Comedian, Television Host
Humor

"Have you ever thought about toothpaste? Ellen has! And she makes a point about all of the types of toothpaste that Colgate offers!"

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Ellen DeGeneres Comedian, Television Host
Humor

"Really, he called me that? Ellen DeGenerate? I've been getting that since fourth grade. I guess I'm happy I could give him work."

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Ellen DeGeneres Comedian, Television Host
Humor

"I don't need a baby growing inside me for nine months. If I'm going to feel nauseous and achy when I wake up, I want to achieve that state the old-fashioned way: getting good and drunk the night before."

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Ellen DeGeneres Comedian, Television Host
Humor

"Come on, if you don't win tonight it doesn't mean you're not a good person, it just means you're not a good actor."

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Ellen DeGeneres Comedian, Television Host
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"I don't want to take a pill. Go to Africa, go follow some bushman around. He's being chased by a lion. That's stress. You're not going to find a pygmy on Paxil, I'll tell you that right now."

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Erma Bombeck Humorist, Writer
Humor

"Before we sent kids to computer camps and told them they were having a good time, there was imagination among the human species."

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Demetri Martin Comedian, Actor
Humor

"I have a jar at home, and I put pennies in it whenever I curse. The other day I spilled the jar. I owe it about $25."

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Demetri Martin Comedian, Actor
Humor

"The thing about glitter is if you get it on you, be prepared to have it on you forever. Because glitter doesn't go away. Glitter is the herpes of craft supplies."

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