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So many people prefer to live in drama because it's comfortable. It's like someone staying in a bad marriage or relationship - it's actually easier to stay because they know what to expect every day, versus leaving and not knowing what to expect.

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Ellen DeGeneres
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 26
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