Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

I had everything I'd hoped for, but I wasn't being myself. So I decided to be honest about who I was. It was strange: The people who loved me for being funny suddenly didn't like me for being... me.

I had everything I'd hoped for, but I wasn't being myself. S

Summary

This quote indicates that the individual had achieved their desired goals in life but felt inadequate as they were not being true to themselves. Realizing the need for authenticity, they decided to be honest about their true identity. Surprisingly, the people who initially loved them for their humor stopped appreciating them when they started being their genuine selves. This quote speaks to the conflict between external validation and personal authenticity, highlighting the challenge one faces when choosing to be true to oneself rather than catering to others' expectations.

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By Ellen DeGeneres

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