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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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Ruben Studdard
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: July 14
Actor
American Football Player
Musician
Recording Artist
Singer
Television Actor
Frankfurt/Main
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Opinion
Mother
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Always
Opinions
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People
Dad
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I feel like I have been totally blessed with everything that I have done.
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