Auditions Quote by Kelly Clarkson

I don't mind if people say I was on 'American Idol,' because I was, and that is a part of my past, and I'm…

— Lauren Alaina

There was a perception that reality-show people are just mere personalities, that they don't have real talent, and I worked real hard to change…

— Diana DeGarmo

My proudest accomplishment is my daughter Ella. Because she is a great person, great personality. She not really my accomplishment, she is her own,…

— Richard Norris

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

— Dolly Parton

I'm really proud of this show I did called 'I Just Want My Pants Back.' I was very proud of my work on the…

— Kim Shaw

I'm just happy and proud for what I've done, and for coming in the Top 10 of 'America's Got Talent.'

— Courtney Hadwin

My proudest achievement has been the success of the shows and artists I have been involved with, because they were made in Britain.

— Simon Cowell

Looking back on my achievements, it is fair to say that I am extremely proud of what I have done and accomplished so far.

— Arthur Godfrey

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

Being on 'Idol' was an amazing experience. We had a lot of pressure to do each show, but they really helped shape me as…

— Adore Delano

I love 'Idol.' I've been an 'Idol' fan my whole life.

— Jelly Roll

I'm just happy that 'Idol' producers gave me a shot on the show and to be able to show who I really was, because…

— Nicki Minaj