American Quote by Diana DeGarmo

Everybody out there watches the show and has expectations of wanting to be an 'Idol', but we're going to teach them how much hard…

— Bo Bice

'American Idol' is the fast track to fame. I'm just lucky it worked out. I don't feel different. The way people react to me…

— Crystal Bowersox

The world is so caught up in the 'American Idol' idealistic sort of tendency in regards to just thinking that this whole thing is…

— Maxwell

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

— LaToya London

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

— Diana DeGarmo

If you don't have any ties to the music industry, you just love 'American Idol,' you can sit there and do exactly what you…

— Neil Patrick Harris

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

Winning 'American Idol' really anoints you the opportunity to have a great career; it does not anoint you a career.

— Scott Borchetta

It seems that people view idol stars in a bit different perspective now, and I am going to keep singing and dancing until whenever…

— Ok Taec-yeon

'American Idol' is a machine. It's a machine that's making a lot of money, that's selling a lot of product. It's 'American Marketing.'

— Linda Perry

'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

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

— Kimberly Caldwell