Ellen Degeneres

by Katie John Sharp (editor)

Ellen DeGeneres is a stand-up comedian, actor, author, and TV host whose daytime talk show won an unprecedented fifteen Emmy Awards just in its first three seasons. She made television history in 1986 as the first female comedian to be invited by Johnny Carson to the famed “couch” after her first performance on his show, and in 1997 when she (followed shortly by her sitcom character on Ellen) revealed her homosexuality to Oprah Winfrey on the air. This profile offers insight into Ellen DeGeneres’ life and the career ups and downs that led to her success.

96 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Eli Schuster]

So far, the writing hasn't been too great. Some of the information has been incorect, and she chose the most unattractive photographs available. This is unfortunate because Ellen and her family/past gilfriends are all actually realativley attractive. Pity.

[Dee]

this is the only book that i can say actually made me laugh out loud

[Sofia Lembo]

This book was about how Ellen DeGeneres started with comedy and made her way to the top. How she was judged for being one of the first lesbian show hosts. This book was really good ~ She explains how it goes down on the shows. Many detailed explanations of her life story and her show. 9 out of 10 would read again.