Ellen Degeneres

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Ever been in a grumpy mood? Only seen bad news lately? Well just take a look at the animals Ellen has rescued, the family's she has made so happy. Or click on the t.v. To channel 4 to see a universality admired hero who is a selfless, courageous, and inspirational woman named Ellen Degeneres.

Ellen is a very selfless woman. For instance, Ellen gives to people in need. There was once was a mother and daughter who had enough money to either move out of their friends’ basement or go see Ellen. They chose to go see Ellen. And while they were at the show Ellen called them down and gave them enough money to move out of their friend’s basement and get their own place. Ellen said it meant a lot to her that they would choose to come see her rather than get her own place. The daughter and mother were so happy they started to cry. A second example is that Ellen uses her money for good. At the end of almost every single show she gives away $100 or more of some kind of gift to every member of the audience. People are always so happy and a lot of them start crying. A third example is the hope Ellen gives people through her humor and positive outlook on life. There was a woman
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I Ellen Perseveres and works hard Ellen had had back surgery and was put on bedrest but that didn't stop her forever a second! She did her show without a hitch, one catch she was in bed the whole time! She had brought a special bed on wheels to the the studio and was just wheeled around set! She Uses comedy for good. It is positive and in good spirits. It is all family friendly and not dirty and gross. In conclusion this is why Ellen is

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