Singer Chris Brown only said two words in court Thursday — “Thank you.” Judge Patricia Schnegg did most of the talking at Brown’s progress hearing following his 2009 conviction in the assault of former girlfriend, Rihanna.

“I’ve had thousands of probationers,” the judge said, “and no one has done a better or more consistent job than you have.”

She went on to say, “I really want to commend you for taking responsibility, for actually working dilligently to complete all of the things the court has required of you.”

The Forever singer, who appeared with high-powered attorney Mark Geragos, has seven more sessions of domestic violence counseling and has completed 73 of 180 days of community service.

His next progress report is January 28, 2011.