Being famous Quote by Simon Cowell

I changed my mind about being a famous pop star when I realised that it meant I'd never be able to get on the…

— Lisa Jewell

Not as many idol stars were acting back then, and I had to suffer a lot of criticisms. However, I still did my best…

— Ok Taec-yeon

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

Just because you're a star on television doesn't mean that you can be a music phenomenon or an artist. You have to have the…

— Kara DioGuardi

I didn't want to be known as the reality-show star trying to be an actress, so I kept a lot of the failed auditions…

— Jamie Chung

I was rejected from 'American Idol' - and I'm happier for it now.

— Maren Morris

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

Television remains an incredible tool when it comes to ensure the best promo, but one thing was always clear to me, I didn't want…

— Kelly Rowland

I never really wanted to be on television, and I never needed that kind of attention.

— Whitney Port

Being launched into a show with two million viewers every night made me instantly famous. I found it quite difficult to deal with but…

— Rob Beckett

I didn't really have any aspirations to do TV when I first decided to be an actor.

— Arthur Darvill

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