Ellen DeGeneres

Comedian and Talk Show Host American Born 1958 (age 68)

Comedian known for humor and long-running talk show.

380 quotes

"I don't understand the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable."
Dreams
"The most important thing is that you're happy and healthy and you're living your life the way you want to."
Freedom
"Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learn."
Education
"I don't need a certain number of years to define my life, I define my life regardless of what happens."
Strength
"You're not lucky to be here, you have to make luck."
Success
"Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us."
Change
"I've learned that growing up is not about the years, it's about the experiences and people you encounter."
Knowledge
"The biggest part of my job is to connect with people and make them laugh."
Work
"You need to do the things that make you feel alive."
Adventure
"Don't chase people, chase your dreams."
Dreams
"I speak my mind, and I don't care if people don't like it."
Truth
"Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people."
Philosophy
"If you want to be a writer, you should write every single day."
Creativity
"I'm not going to waste my energy on people who don't believe in me."
Power
"Life can be tough, so you have to be tougher."
Perseverance
"Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead."
Education
"Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change."
Wisdom
"The time is always right to do what is right."
Justice
"I wake up every morning and make my choice to be happy."
Happiness
"Family is not an important thing, it's everything."
Family
"Don't let the world change your smile."
Hope
"Fear is just False Evidence Appearing Real."
Fear
"I think it's important to be kind, and it's important to be respectful."
Kindness
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Creativity
"You never know what your potential is until you try."
Inspiration
"Life's not about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself."
Creativity
"The world needs more laughter and less judgment."
Humor
"I learned that it's okay to be vulnerable and ask for help."
Courage
"Forgiveness is the best gift you can give yourself."
Peace
"It's always the simple things that matter most."
Wisdom