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While I was doing stand-up, I thought I knew for sure that success

While I was doing stand-up, I thought I knew for sure that success meant getting everyone to like me. So I became whoever I thought people wanted me to be. Id say yes when I wanted to say no, and I even wore a few dresses. – Ellen DeGeneres

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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

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I get bored easily, so I need to do a lot. Ive started a record label, so I get to nurture new talent and talk about music, which is a passion of mine. Ive written another book. And I get to come to work and do the TV show, which is always really fun. – Ellen DeGeneres

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