If someone ever says you’re weird, say thank you.
Interpretation
Being called 'weird' can be a compliment, signifying uniqueness and individuality.
This quote by Ellen DeGeneres encourages individuals to embrace their uniqueness and quirks. In a world that often pressures conformity, being labeled as 'weird' can actually reflect a strong sense of individuality and authenticity, and by responding with gratitude, one can celebrate their distinctive qualities rather than shying away from them.
In practice
During a speech at a school event, use this quote to encourage students to embrace their peculiarities.
Now,I'm no scientist,but I know what endorphins are. They're tiny little magical elves that swim through your blood stream and tell funny jokes to each other. When they reach your brain,you hear what they're saying and that boosts your health and happiness. "Knock Knock... Who's There?.. Little endorphin... Little endorphin who?... Little Endorphin Annie." And then the endorphins laugh and then you laugh. See? Its Science.
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If you want to test cosmetics, why do it on some poor animal who hasn't done anything? They should use prisoners who have been convicted of murder or rape instead. So, rather than seeing if perfume irritates a bunny rabbit's eyes, they should throw it in Charles Manson's eyes and ask him if it hurts.
I think beauty comes from actually knowing who you are. That's real beauty to me.
Well, the most terrible fear that anybody should have is not war, is not a disease, not cancer or heart problems or food poisoning - it's a man or a woman without a sense of humor.
People say I'm difficult and sometimes that's a badge of honour.
Comedy is the difference between how you see a person and how they see themselves.
I think a playful critique is good for all of us, and that's basically how I see satire functioning. But I'm not interested in a kind of contemptuous satirical vision; I try always, even when I'm knowingly being satirical, to also be humane, but I mean, let's face it: there's plenty in American life to make fun of, and we all participate in it.
It occurred to me that eating is the only form of professionalism most people ever attain.
When I woke up this morning my girlfriend asked me, 'Did you sleep good?' I said 'No, I made a few mistakes.'
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