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" I could have a degree in music and come on the show, and Simon could still say 'You stink'. "

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" I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities. "

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" Well, there are certain words and emotions I don't want kids hearing, and I'm not changing because they think it's going to sell better. This is going to sound horrible, but I got 12 million votes doing what I did. "

" There are stars out there who would die to have this much exposure. "

" Well, financially it's a little bit better. But it's better than than when I was a teacher. But I kind of - it's allowed me to buy a house. And I've been able to help my mother with some stuff and my brother. So, that's nice. "

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