Different person Quote by 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

I don't want to be the cliche American Idol dude. I want to be different, you know - that's the whole goal, me and…

— Paul McDonald

When I was on 'Idol' and 17, everything was so new. Everyone is so nice and wants to see you succeed.

— Jordin Sparks

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 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

During 'Idol,' I wasn't expecting anything. I just wanted to survive the competition, but my album and my music are a big part of…

— Jessica Sanchez

When I was young, I had idols that I thought were wonderful. I wanted to be just like them.

— PJ Harvey

'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

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

— Elliott Yamin

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

'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

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