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The Funny Thing Is...

An indispensable reference for anyone who knows how to read—or wants to fool people into thinking they do—The Funny Thing Is... is sure to make you laugh. Ellen DeGeneres published her first book of comic essays, the #1 bestselling My Poi

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“You know, it's hard work to write a book. I can't tell you how many times I really get going on an idea, then my quill breaks. Or I spill ink all over my writing tunic.”

— Ellen Degeneres, books.google.com

Tagged: Writing

“I guess what I'm trying to say is, there are a lot of self righteous people out there. And if you try to adjust your life to please them - by the way you dress, your sexuality, or the ass faces you like to make - you are just going to go crazy and risk being as unhappy as these self righteous kooks…”

— Ellen Degeneres, amazon.com

Tagged: Be yourself, Happiness, Unhappy

“Enjoy your life. God gave us our bodies as a gift. (Granted, to some of us it's kind of a gag gift, but that's okay too.) Wear what you want, love who you want, and have fun.”

— Ellen Degeneres, amazon.com

Tagged: Be yourself, Love, Life

“Do you feel insecure because you keep getting the nagging feeling that you're not that smart? Well, I've got good news for you, my friend. You have no need to be insecure. That nagging feeling is absolutely right on target. You are not that smart. But I have more good news for you. You are also not…”

— Ellen Degeneres, amazon.com

Tagged: Insecurity, Happiness, Confidence

“Start thinking positively. You will notice a difference.”

— Ellen Degeneres, amazon.com

Tagged: Positivity, Optimism, Happiness