My mother always taught me, ...

My mother always taught me, even my dad, just never let other people's opinions of you shape your opinion of yourself. And I never have and I never will.
 Ruben Studdard

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People don't have to like or support you. So you always have to say thank you.
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I feel as if I've been able to do so many things I never expected to do.
 Ruben Studdard
And to be able to do it, to be able to accomplish the goal you've always set for yourself is always a blessing.
 Ruben Studdard
I think the best part for me is just being able to perform for people every week.
 Ruben Studdard