I want to figure out what kind of artist I want to be, because with the 'American Idol' process, it just works… — David Archuleta Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I definitely had more of a dream, as they say on 'American Idol,' that I would have my… — Scott Aukerman Copy Share Image
American Idol' is a $900 million-a-year corporation. When you are dealing with that, you can't come off with lies - it's either… — Corey Clark Copy Share Image
How many watched the President's speech last night? [half-hearted audience applause] How many watched American Idol ? [thundering applause] Okay, there you… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
I doubt the terrorists saw 9/11 as a teaching opportunity. And we're not really a culture geared to anything as humble as… — Jess Walter Copy Share Image
“Distributions can only be based on measurements, but as in the case of measuring intelligence, the nature of measurement is often complicated… — Jaron Lanier Copy Share Image
I think a big part of 'American Idol' that scares people and actually has, I'm sure, stopped people from trying out is… — Lee DeWyze Copy Share Image
I've never bought a Dylan record. A singing poet? It just bores me to tears. I've got to tell you, if I… — Simon Cowell Copy Share Image
I enjoy watching Fear Factor, Newlyweds and American Idol as far as reality TV shows go. — Natalie Gulbis Copy Share Image
The best advice I could give is be yourself. Before I was on the American Idol show I made goals for myself.… — Carmen Rasmusen Copy Share Image
The landscape is television has changed so much, because there are so many outlets, that the odds of getting a zeitgeisty hit… — Bill Lawrence Copy Share Image
Yeah, the first contract I signed, that was the first time I realized, Oh man, never mind, I don't want to do… — Ari Lennox Copy Share Image
It is a personal thrill for me to play a role in giving the best young singers in America a shot at… — Simon Cowell Copy Share Image
I was 19 when I first auditioned for 'American Idol.' I'd never been on an airplane; I'd never been outside of my… — Kellie Pickler Copy Share Image
“The judges say, make it your own, so I just remixed a song if I felt like the piece needed it” — Blake Lewis Copy Share Image
We aren't handicapped in any way except by what other people think. Focus on people's abilities. I can't be on 'American Idol,'… — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I've been wanting to sing for a long time. I've been singing all my life, and I've tried different record companies, but… — Fantasia Barrino Copy Share Image
“I sprinkle some flour on the dough and roll it out with the heavy, wooden rolling pin. Once it’s the perfect size… — Emma Chase Copy Share Image
The world is so caught up in the 'American Idol' idealistic sort of tendency in regards to just thinking that this whole… — Maxwell Copy Share Image
I think after coming off of 'American Idol'... people kind of expect you to just be awesome all the time, and we're… — Carrie Underwood Copy Share Image
My advice would be if you want to pursue a career in the music business, don't. — Simon Cowell Copy Share Image
I was terrified of graduating college and not knowing what I was going to do. I saw the auditions for Idol and… — Carrie Underwood Copy Share Image
“I have always, essentially, been waiting. Waiting to become something else, waiting to be that person I always thought I was on… — Shauna Niequist Copy Share Image
My process of songwriting comes from a very real place: a place that when you watch 'American Idol' - God bless it,… — Linda Perry Copy Share Image
