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I was brought up by a single mom in a poor town in Arkansas and wh

I was brought up by a single mom in a poor town in Arkansas and while some aspects of small-town life were really positive – like the fact that everyone there is really sweet and hospitable – there is also this close-minded mentality, and that naturally made me want to rebel. – Beth Ditto

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When you see a fantastic colour or cut in a magazine, perched up on some famous so-and-sos head, its tempting to ask your stylist for the same, but do not be fooled. The hair in those fancy photos can be very high maintenance. – Beth Ditto

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Ive never had a very quiet voice. I tried in choir to make it smaller, and it just didnt work out. And I listened to a lot of soul music when I was growing up on my own accord. But I was mostly into Mama Cass and Gladys Knight, and they all had big voices too just different than mine. – Beth Ditto

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I just like food too much, and I dont want to change. I spent so much of childhood trying to change, and I just got sick of it… I dont want to look like Britney Spears, I just dont want to. Shes hideous. – Beth Ditto

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My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run. – Allyson Felix

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I think my mother is my biggest influence. There are so many things I hate about her but at the same time Im thankful for her. All I know is that when Im a parent I want to be just like my mom. I can talk to my mom more than any of my friends could talk to their parents. – Nikki Reed

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Im a competitive person and it is in my nature to try hard in every match I play. The only time Im not competitive is when Im playing against my mom. – Michael Chang

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My mother worked in factories, worked as a domestic, worked in a restaurant, always had a second job. – Ed Bradley

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