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" I'd never take a job where I had to do something that I didn't want to do. "
Clay Aiken
Job
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" I know this is going to sound cheesy and like I'm trying to be Miss America, but the most important responsibility a celebrity has is to set an example and be a role model. "
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" There are stars out there who would die to have this much exposure. "
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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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" The greatest glory never comes from falling, but from rising each time you fall. "
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" I thought about that the other day after I went to the grocery store and had to sign fifteen autographs before leaving. On one hand, it's just so flattering. On the other hand, sometimes it would be nice to get the bread and leave, you know? "
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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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Education
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Teacher
Much
" I want to make sure that no matter how long I go through this, I don't fall into the trap of changing and modifying how I do things that aren't a positive example. I want to remain somebody that the entire family can listen to or watch. "
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