Competition Quote by 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

On 'Idol,' I understood that everyone wanted to hear my vocals, so I stuck with the ballads.

— Jessica Sanchez

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

'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

When I was younger, there was a huge gap between what I wanted to do and what I could do as an idol.

— Namie Amuro

'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

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

I really idolize everything my sisters do,so I went into singing contests and won also. That's how I really got into singing.

— Coco Lee

People around me called me an idol, so that's what I was.

— Namie Amuro

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

— Elliott Yamin

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