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Even before I knew I was gay, I knew I didn't want to have a child. I knew I didn't want to have one. I never want to have to release it from me. Listen, I love babies. I love children. And I melt when I'm around them. I also love my freedom and I love that I can sleep at night.
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"Even before I knew I was gay, I knew I didn't want to have a child. I knew I didn't want to have one. I never want to have to release it from me. Listen, I love babies. I love children. And I melt when I'm around them. I also love my freedom and I love that I can sleep at night."
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Even before I knew I was gay, I knew I didn't want to have a child. I knew I didn't want to have one. I never want to have to release it from me. Listen, I love babies. I love children. And I melt when I'm around them. I also love my freedom and I love that I can sleep at night. — Ellen DeGeneres

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Ellen DeGeneres was a Comedian from United States (1958–1998).

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Who said "Even before I knew I was gay, I knew I didn't want to have a child. I knew I di…"?
This quote is attributed to Ellen DeGeneres, a Comedian from United States.
When did Ellen DeGeneres live?
Ellen DeGeneres lived from 1958 – 1998.
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