I think the only person even remotely impressed with Paula Abdul‘s career at this point is Paula Abdul. And in her latest quirky quote, she has credited herself for the success of pop/R&B powerhouses Rihanna and Beyonce.

“My videos stand the test of time. They are like the almanac for every performer,” Abdul said in a recent interview. “Even Rihanna has come up to me and said ‘I hope you don’t mind.’ And Beyonce. You can see the influence of what I’ve done. It’s really fun to see that I’ve left a mark. It was my idea to create an animated character. It takes a lot of focus, a lot time, and a lot of money.”

Riiiiiiight, Paula. We know- you’re a devoted, rich genius. Keep on smokin’ that good stuff, sister!

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