Some of the best songs that artists perform year after year are ones they hated. — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
I don't think people really understood what I did. And you know, in my book, 'A Helluva High Note' deals with my back story, that I was a songwriter, that I spent years trying to hone my craft and being… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
Look at someone like Ke$ha. I wouldn't say she's got the most rangy, incredible voice, but she's got a thing. She stands for something,… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
Just because you're a star on television doesn't mean that you can be a music phenomenon or an artist. You have to have the… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
I can make the argument that people who don't have the biggest ranges but have very unique voices, even if they may be pitchy… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
I have breakups that I can credit to every song. In my twenties, I picked people who would create that dysfunction and drama, so… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
I don't go to record stores to look at my albums, but it's always a thrill to see them. — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
You need to understand that a skilled professional songwriter can accelerate your success as an already talented musician. These people are writing every single… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
Some of the best songs that artists perform year after year are ones they hated. — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
I felt like I got more comfortable on 'Idol' when I just started being myself and not trying to be what I thought I… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
Good new songs are the backbone of the music industry. There isn't an artist out there who could survive without hit songs. — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
Yeah... I was a singer as a kid. I had a lot of stage fright, and what's happened with 'Idol,' it has got me… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
I've never in my life bought a big piece of jewelry - like, 'I'm gonna get myself a big piece of jewelry!' Songwriters' lives… — Kara DioGuardi Copy Share Image
