American Quote by Benson Boone

The people that go on 'American Idol' do want some recognition and fame.

— Kimberly Caldwell

You know, I feel sorry for the kids on television shows like 'Pop Idol.' They can never be prepared for the kind of pressure…

— David Essex

I don't like it when celebrities get voice work. But then again, if I was the producer, I wouldn't want a bunch of no-names…

— John DiMaggio

Everybody wants to be Doug Stanhope; everybody wants to be Bill Hicks - and those are great people to aim for, but they had…

— Chris Cubas

Miles Davis turned his back to the audience when he came out on stage, and he offended people. But, he wasn't there to entertain;…

— Bobby McFerrin

I would never discredit anyone that is working their way up on a show like "American Idol." I think they work so hard overcoming…

— Mandy Moore

I’ve never watched an entire episode of "American Idol." It’s too mean. Why would anyone want to go on a show to be ripped…

— Christina Aguilera

'American Idol' has changed the face of television.

— Jennifer Hudson

Look at Neil Diamond. Was he the cool guy? No, he was the housewives' guy. He didn't try to be what he wasn't. He…

— Michael Buble

Part of the beauty of the show in a way is that he's not perfect, but you can always count on him to do…

— Stephen Collins

We can't all be like Ryan Seacrest... the perfect platform manifestation of a human. I don't know if we all have those gifts for…

— Ze Frank

I think one of the things I was shocked about was how interested the world is in 'American Idol' and how people, writers, they…

— Nicki Minaj