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Ellen DeGeneres

No matter how popular you are as a stand-up - you can go out and fill a 10,000-seat arena and be smart and funny - it's delicate to host an awards show and know where your place is and know that it's not about you, that it's about the people who are nomin

Ellen DeGeneres

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Ellen DeGeneres is saying that even if you are a successful comedian who can entertain a huge crowd on your own, hosting an awards show requires a different skill of humility and awareness. The focus should be on honoring the nominees rather than showcasing your own talent or personality.

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