Album Quote by Jessica Sanchez

I went into the 'Idol' audition with no expectations; that's just the kind of person I am. If it doesn't happen, it doesn't hurt…

— Crystal Bowersox

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

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

I grew up always wanting to be a part of 'Idol,' and I never thought I would make it as far as I did.…

— Jessica Sanchez

I think 'Idol' has been such a wonderful platform for me to step onto, and be a part of, and they've always treated me…

— Gabby Barrett

'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

Before 'Idol,' I was lost... Now, I've actually followed through with something. I am a better man for it!

— Elliott Yamin

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

Yeah... I was a singer as a kid. I had a lot of stage fright, and what's happened with 'Idol,' it has got me…

— Kara DioGuardi

It was a dream to be a singer/performer, but I never thought I had a chance or had a real shot; I never thought…

— Eric Nam

I didn't really have an agenda for my talent. I just wanted to be able to sing.

— Brenda Lee

I didnt really have an agenda for my talent. I just wanted to be able to sing.

— Brenda Lee