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In this photo released by the "Wendy Williams Show," recording artist Chris Brown talks with host Wendy Williams Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 in New York.

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In this publicity image released by The Wendy Williams Show, host Wendy Williams dresses as Dolly Parton during her Halloween celebration on "The Wendy Williams Show," Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in New York.

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In this publicity image released by The Wendy Williams Show, NFL player and reality TV star Terrell Owens, left, visits with host Wendy Williams during a live broadcast of "The Wendy Williams Show," Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in New York.

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In this publicity image released by The Wendy Williams Show, heiress Paris Hilton, left, is shown with host Wendy Williams during a taped interview for "The Wendy Williams Show," Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2009, in New York. The interview is scheduled to air on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

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COMMERCIAL IMAGE: In this photograph taken by AP Images for Sue Wong; (L to R) Romi Dames, Sue Wong, Wendy Williams and Ticha Arnold attend the Sue Wong Spring 2010 Preview Event on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA.

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"I know the rest of the world shares my heartfelt admiration and congratulatory salute to a woman who showed us how the power of television can make us better ... On a personal note, as a mentor and a friend, Ms. Winfrey built a..."

Mehmet Oz Nov 21 2009 7:49 PM from andPOP

"Oprah is a legend and a ground breaker ... She paved the way for so many people. I certainly couldn't be where I am today, hosting my own daytime talk show if she hadn't come before me so, I'd just like to thank her for that and..."

Wendy Williams Nov 21 2009 1:06 AM from E! Online

"The show totally changed the way people viewed books over my decades in publishing. A book that may have sold 11,000 copies would sell 511,000 copies after Oprah talked about it ... Oprah gave people permission to read. These..."

Jane Friedman Nov 20 2009 10:48 PM from CNN

"She did something no one had done before and no one will be able to do again"

Jane Friedman Nov 20 2009 10:48 PM from CNN

"Oprah opened the door for me to move into daytime television and I can't thank her enough"

Rachael Ray Nov 20 2009 10:48 PM from CNN

"I don't think anyone can fill Oprah's shoes ... Really, she's someone who has maintained such incredible integrity throughout her career and that's the thing that I admire the most of her. I mean, she hasn't allowed herself to..."

Lisa Ling Nov 20 2009 10:48 PM from CNN

"I don't think I could be here without her. I think she has blazed a trail. ... She is an amazing woman. She will always be the queen of daytime television ... She is an amazing woman. I love her and we've gotten very close over..."

Ellen DeGeneres Nov 20 2009 10:48 PM from CNN

"Twenty-four years ago on September 8, 1986, I went live from Chicago to launch the first show. I was beyond excited, and a little nervous. I knew what a miraculous opportunity I had been given, but I certainly couldn't have..."

Oprah Winfrey Show Nov 20 2009 7:01 PM from CNN