American Quote by Gladys Knight

I really do think that getting the golden ticket for 'American Idol,' it's just the start of something really great.

— La'Porsha Renae

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

— Anwar Robinson

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

— LaToya London

It's not a natural process, 'American Idol,' but it does great things for the people that are on that show. If you don't walk…

— Crystal Bowersox

'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

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

With 'American Idol,' you are on your toes a lot. People don't realize the amount of work.

— Diana DeGarmo

'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

I've been wanting to sing for a long time. I've been singing all my life, and I've tried different record companies, but it seemed…

— Fantasia Barrino

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

— Paula Abdul

The reason I quit 'American Idol' is because I wanted to do music.

— Benson Boone

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

— Diana DeGarmo