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The speaker says she prefers to stay active and handle several tasks at once. She explains that boredom is a problem for her, so keeping busy matters. The quote presents busyness as a way to stay engaged and satisfied.
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About Ellen DeGeneres
American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer
Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s and came to national attention after appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1986. She went on to star in the sitcoms Ellen and The Ellen Show, and later hosted the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 to 2022. That program brought her 33 Daytime Emmy Awards and made her a familiar figure in American television.
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Books by Ellen DeGeneres
Seriously--I'm kidding
2011
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