“Most comedy is based on getting a laugh at somebody else’s expense. And I find that that’s just a form of bullying in a major way. So I want to be an example that you can be funny and be kind, and make people laugh without hurting somebody else’s feelings.”
—Ellen DeGeneres.
“Stuffed deer heads on walls are bad enough, but it’s worse when they are wearing dark glasses and have streamers in their antlers because then you know they were enjoying themselves at a party when they were shot.”
– Ellen DeGeneres.
“Procrastination isn’t the problem, it’s the solution. So procrastinate now, don’t put it off.”
– Ellen DeGeneres.
“Accept who you are. Unless you’re a serial killer.”
—Ellen DeGeneres.
“In the beginning there was nothing. God said, ‘Let there be light!’ And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better.”
—Ellen DeGeneres.
“We use 10% of our brains. Imagine how much we could accomplish if we used the other 60%.”
—Ellen DeGeneres.
“Laugh. Laugh as much as you can. Laugh until you cry. Cry until you laugh. Keep doing it even if people are passing you on the street saying, ‘I can’t tell if that person is laughing or crying, but either way they seem crazy, let’s walk faster.’ Emote. It’s okay. It shows you are thinking and feeling.”
—Ellen DeGeneres.
