Ellen DeGeneres vs. Cass Elliot
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
Ellen DeGeneres
1958 – present
Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American retired comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, gaining national attention with a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She starred in the television sitcoms Ellen (1994–1998) and The Ellen Show (2001–2002).
"I just like observing people — it's something I've done ever since I was a kid, and I got really good at it. That's a big part of why I became a comedian. My au…"
Cass Elliot
1941 – 1974
Ellen Naomi Cohen, known professionally by the stage name Cass Elliot, was an American singer-songwriter, comedian, actress, and television personality. A member of the singing group The Mamas & the Papas (1965–68), she was also known as "Mama Cass", a name she reportedly disliked. After the group broke up, Elliot released five solo albums.
"I hated it. Everybody'd say, "Hey, mama, what's happening?" Then came the Mamas and Papas and I was stuck with it. And now people call me Mama Cass because of t…"
Connections
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