Ruben Studdard

“All of them had so much to offer us as far as, you know, knowledge in the music industry, and especially Randy and Paula because, you know, they've been artists.”

“I feel as if I've been able to do so many things I never expected to do.”

“If you eat good, you feel good. I would encourage every body else to do the same.”

“I want to make sure I continue to make good music that my mom and everybody around me can be proud of.”

“Simon is cool. You know, it's different if you ever see him around his mom. He acts totally different.”

“I grew up in the '80s, and there was no bigger group than New Edition in R&B. I broke my piggy bank so me and my mom could go to a New Edition concert together.”

“I like doing theaters. I like being up close and personal with the fans. It's really cool.”

“I went to public school, and it shaped me as a musician.”

“I'm in the process of brainstorming with my marketing team and all that stuff, trying to come up with a concept for a late-night restaurant for people in Birmingham.”

“I'm not in the best shape, but I want to prove to myself I can do something that seems insurmountable and inspire others by showing them no matter where they are in their fitness goals, they can do it, too.”

“You can be confident and secure and know that you do a good job at what you do but you don't have to be arrogant about it.”

“I don't have any concerns about my weight. I've always been healthy. I eat right. I'm just a big dude. I've always been happy with the person I am. So that will never change.”

“I've never had any health problems and I'm Ruben, man, all the way through.”

“I feel like I have been totally blessed with everything that I have done.”

“People just take your kindness for weakness sometimes, and that's just the bottom line.”

“I'm racing against me. As long as I come across the finish, I'll be okay.”