Behind the comedy is a woman who's had to muster her courage to get where she is today. Ellen DeGeneres tells Oprah about her balanced life, her loving wife, and how she intends to take her new job as an American Idol judge very seriously.

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Spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra talks about the importance of believing in yourself and living the life you deserve.

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