30 Seconds to Air

Sometimes, before the show, Ellen will ask the wise old owl who lives in the backstage rafters some last-minute questions about the show. "Mr. Owl, should I ask Jackie Chan if he will karate chop something? Wise old Mr. Owl, What song should I ask Graham Colton to sing? Does my vest go with this shirt? Mr. Owl, maybe we should have the contestants in the pizza eating contest wear raincoats to keep the splashing tomato sauce off of their clothes?" And the wise old Mr. Owl always gives Ellen the right answers. Then the doves that nest in the eaves swoop down and fan Ellen's hair into place, and the little mouse that lives inside Ellen's chair skitters out, tugs on Ellen's pant leg, and with a tiny little voice says, "Only 30 seconds to air, Miss DeGeneres."

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Everyday while I get my 9yr old and I rush to the tv put it on as she has her breakfast before school. We love to dance with you, and always talk about what it be like to be there, with you grooving!!!!As a single busy mom, I allow myself the first 20min of your show to be a time for me, and that is pretty much all I get till I go to bed. Thank-you!

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Ellen, you're so pretty!

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I missed your show yesterday. I am curious about what happened to you on Idol Gives Back.
PS - lOVE YOUR SHOW - you are a female Johnny Carson and he ALWAYS made me laugh -- as do you. It keeps me healthy!
Sharon

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Cute. Love the 30 sec to air bit. And the picture, wow! Not that you need one, but a great headshot. Ellen, thank you for making my mom laugh! She watches you practically every day. I'd say every day, but I would be lying because sometimes she falls asleep. Not because she's uninterested, but because she's tired...anywhoo. Love the show. Love what I know about you. Keep the marshmallow games going, my Mom loves that segment. I love watching her laugh so hard her eyes clothes and no sound comes out.

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hey, love your personality coz u r funny and fun.. not like i ever met u or something.. but i hope it will happe some day.. anyway, u r AWESOME and u make me smile... u too, smile always...

from, singapore

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hey, love ur personality coz u r funny and lots of fun.. not like i ever met you or something but hope one day it will happen.. coz u r AWESOME!!!! love you always coz u me me smile...
from, singapore

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Ellen you ROCK! :)
You are an inspiration to all who wish to overcome adversity - You have conquered adversity and rose above to prove the producers wrong in your past! I love you, your show, and may GOD bless you for all you stand for and do! You are the most passionate, caring, and compassionate talk show host that exists!
Thank you for being YOU!

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ELLEN ROCKS!!!! I WATCH HER EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL. SHE IS MY HERO!!!

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u got the best talk shoe ever

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Hai Ellen Lady

nieuws gierig aagje is a nickname for someone who is curious but when you say this you mean it on a very nice way, it is true trust me

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i wanna get married on your show!!!

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u no u look allright i think u should have to do a stunt with jackie next time.i give props 4 little man,he is a great dancer we need 2 look 4 him he is going places.as always thanks 4 the laughes

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don,t look in my computer room yes I know it is a mess nieuws gierig aagje

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I just loved the vest and shirt Ellen wore today

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Ellen that is an awesome pic of you you rock out loud

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nice pic I feel like I am in trouble and need to fis up Hey here is something funny! I took my daughter to look at a college and on the road we had a radar detector. Kids don't know what a fuzz buster is. She thought I wanted to get fuzz off my clothes. kids

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