entering her career
Ellen later moved to New Orleans. It was during this period in her life that she had fully realized her sexuality. She told her mother on a vacation, during a walk on the beach. “Mom I’m in love. It’s with a woman.” (Ellen Degeneres, a Biography) Her mother reacted with surprise, and though she supported her daughter, the news worried her. (Ellen Degeneres. Biography)
Ellen had been working various odd jobs in New Orleans when a friend asked her to perform at a luncheon. She had no act prepared, so got up on stage and ate a whopper and fries. The joke was about a person telling a story while eating. They take a bite, and act as if they’ll continue once they finish, only to take another bite. It was a big hit. (Ellen Degeneres. Biography)
Ellen had been working various odd jobs in New Orleans when a friend asked her to perform at a luncheon. She had no act prepared, so got up on stage and ate a whopper and fries. The joke was about a person telling a story while eating. They take a bite, and act as if they’ll continue once they finish, only to take another bite. It was a big hit. (Ellen Degeneres. Biography)