I don't want to be the cliche American Idol dude. I want to be different, you know - that's the whole goal,… — Paul McDonald Copy Share Image
If you're going to go the way of 'American Idol,' then you better be able to do what you want musically, because… — Beth Hart Copy Share Image
If you don't have any ties to the music industry, you just love 'American Idol,' you can sit there and do exactly… — Neil Patrick Harris Copy Share Image
These days the whole 'American Idol' and 'The X Factor' and all that stuff has opened up doors for songwriters like me.… — Chesney Hawkes Copy Share Image
I have no choice but to admit that, for a while, I was a casual viewer of 'American Idol.' By 'casual viewer,'… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
I've been asked to do 'American Idol' and 'X Factor.' I'm an Ed McMahon kind of girl. 'Star Search?' I'm in, all… — Pink Copy Share Image
It was a pleasure to work with everybody at 'American Idol' and to be able to be part of the 'Idol' family. — Katie Stevens Copy Share Image
'American Idol' is such a big platform. It's been on for so many seasons. I went on the show not thinking I… — Jessica Sanchez 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
Since we launched the original 'Pop Idol' in England, I've remained close with Simon Fuller. Working as executive producer on 'American idol'… — Nigel Lythgoe Copy Share Image
Every week, as an 11-year-old kid, I would tune in to what was really the first American Idol-type program, a radio show… — Tony Bennett Copy Share Image
The romance of circumvention is one of the most destructive forces at work in our society. The American Idol freeway to greatness,… — Daniel Gillies Copy Share Image
From American Idol to The Matrix participatory media - where old and new media converge by involving fans - is influencing our… — Henry Jenkins Copy Share Image
Without intermediate artists, music is what "American Idol" decides is great or made by the very poor, because Sharon Osbourne's made everything… — Al Jourgensen Copy Share Image
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
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
Winning 'American Idol' really anoints you the opportunity to have a great career; it does not anoint you a career. — Scott Borchetta Copy Share Image
I don't think rap really fits in to 'American Idol' in the sense that I believe rap is an art form in… — Nigel Lythgoe Copy Share Image
My weakness is 'American Idol.' My husband thinks it's ridiculous. But I am so inspired by those young people who are singing… — Mary Gordon Copy Share Image
I got to play with ZZ Top and introduce Bryan Adams and George Michael. And to have it all topped off by… — David Cook Copy Share Image
Anything that's ever gotten on the charts as a result of "American Idol" or "The X Factor" in the UK. It's born… — Johnny Marr Copy Share Image
I think the attraction of 'American Idol' is about the basic human nature attitude that is, 'We can put you up there.… — Quincy Jones Copy Share Image
It was like orderin a hamburger and getting only the buns" (After Brooke White of season 7 on american idol sang the… — Simon Cowell Copy Share Image
'American Idol' is the fast track to fame. I'm just lucky it worked out. I don't feel different. The way people react… — Crystal Bowersox Copy Share Image
In the realm of fakery, I would choose 'Rock Band' over 'American Idol' or over any of the other flimsy truths masquerading… — Carrie Brownstein Copy Share Image
Nobody held a gun to my head and forced me to write recaps about the tenth season of 'American Idol.' Although I… — Paul F. Tompkins Copy Share Image
I've worked with a lot of 'American Idols' over there and I've worked with the 'German Idol' winner and had songs on… — Chesney Hawkes Copy Share Image
I've been watching 'American Idol' since its debut season in 2002. Back then, America hadn't yet evolved into a gladiatorial cybernation of… — Diablo Cody Copy Share Image
Let's try to put at least as much thought into voting for the next U.S. president as we do into voting for… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You sounded like Dolly parton on helium." (After kristy lee cook of season 7 on american idol,sang her country rendition of the… — Simon Cowell Copy Share Image
I do watch 'American Idol' sometimes. It's not really that pleasurable... I take that back. It is the epitome of a guilty… — M. Ward Copy Share Image
I need to keep my dancing on the right side of weird, otherwise it might get a bit like "American Idol." — Matthew Healy Copy Share Image
This is my first week as an American citizen. It's amazing. Now I can vote in the general election- and for American… — Craig Ferguson Copy Share Image
With 'American Idol,' they're giving you a pass to get launched on, and it's up to you what you do with it. — Gladys Knight 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 think America did a great job. I think Carrie Underwood fits the bill of American Idol. She's a wonderful girl, and… — Bo Bice Copy Share Image
I always knew I wanted to be involved in entertainment in some way. But I really can't say I'd be where I… — Diana DeGarmo Copy Share Image
When I watched American Idol, I always thought Simon was the most realistic. Simon's like, It was absolutely horrid. That's what they… — Toni Braxton 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
It's easy to say that reducing a song to 90 seconds on "American Idol" strips off so many things, and how it's… — Alan Light Copy Share Image
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