American Quote by Crystal Bowersox

"American Idol" has done a lot for me. It's a stepping stone in my life.

— Diana DeGarmo

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

'Idol' was more of a competition, and that was more of a platform that I wanted to get a hold of and get on…

— Jessica Sanchez

I think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

— LaToya London

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

— Paula Abdul

'American Idol' is such a big platform. It's been on for so many seasons. I went on the show not thinking I was going…

— Jessica Sanchez

Right after 'Idol,' I was like, 'I've got to become a totally different person. I gotta upgrade myself.' I can't just stand there and…

— Jessica Sanchez

An American Idol is someone who knows how to change people's lives through music.

— Anwar Robinson

I don't mind if people say I was on 'American Idol,' because I was, and that is a part of my past, and I'm…

— Lauren Alaina

Winning 'American Idol' is awesome.

— Lee DeWyze

It's so funny to think about it now, but I kind of toned everything down about myself for 'Idol.' When it came down to…

— Adore Delano

American Idol' has done a great job of defaming my name and throwing a lot of mud at me for the past two years,…

— Corey Clark