Absurd Quote by David Cook

I had to sing for the 'Top Gun' audition!

— Monica Barbaro

My first big gig was an opening show for Frank Zappa, and I think that was difficult.

— Tom Waits

I thought about going onto the first one, Pop Idol. My mum was saying, 'Go on!' But I decided not to. 'The X Factor,'…

— Paolo Nutini

Immediately after 'Idol,' I was getting pulling in so many different directions... I was just an 18-year-old thinking he's on top of the world,…

— Adore Delano

I got to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, which is just so amazing. That stage is iconic; it was awesome being on it.

— Darci Lynne Farmer

I watched the MTV Video Music Awards every year, telling myself that one day I'm going to be there, and it's like, finally -…

— Christina Aguilera

I'm not even watching an American Idol Competition, I'm watching an Adam Lambert concert.

— Paula Abdul

I'd never go onstage in my life without fully intending to do the best show you've ever seen.

— Steven Van Zandt

I got in the audition line called 'Making the Band' because I wanted to be in a band. If I didn't, I would have…

— Dawn Richard

I made it to the top five on 'Dancing with the Stars.' To me, that was just a tremendous accomplishment.

— Victoria Arlen

I was Top Celeb. There's only a short step I think from being Top Celeb to hosting it.

— Gregg Wallace

My stage presence is perfect. 'American Idol' should bring me on.

— A'ja Wilson