My dad is still Christian Scientist. My moms not, and Im not. But I believe in God, and that theres a higher power and an intelligence thats bigger than us and that we can rely on. Its not just us, thinking we are the ones in control of everything. That idea gives me support. – Ellen DeGeneres
My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the hell she is. – Ellen DeGeneres
Id like to be more patient! I just want everything now. Ive tried to meditate, but its really hard for me to stay still. Id like to try to force myself to do it, because everybody says how wonderful meditation is for you, but I cant shut my mind up. So patience and learning is the key. – Ellen DeGeneres
The first time probably people really were aware of me, I unfortunately had the title of Showtimes Funniest Person in America. And thats a really tough title to travel around with when youre not even known. – Ellen DeGeneres
Before, I guess, mum and dad were everything, but now, in my case, I had two new girls and all of a sudden theyre completely dependent on you and theres a third generation. Its a funny shift all of a sudden. You have the babies, you have yourself and then you have your parents. – Roger Federer
Badges mean nothing in themselves, but they mark a certain achievement and they are a link between the rich and the poor. For when one girl sees a badge on a sister Scouts arm, if that girl has won the same badge, it at once awakens an interest and sympathy between them. – Juliette Gordon Low