Scott, 55, opened up about his background in his rebuttal to Biden Wednesday
The South Carolina Republican has quickly become a rising star in the party
Opened up about the invaluable life lessons he received from mentor John Moniz
Moniz owned a Chick-fil-A location in the Northwoods Mall in North Charleston
Scott said Moniz taught him conservative values and importance of education
Returned to high school after flunking out and went on to graduate college
Scott also credited his mother s simple life lessons for his success