The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are.

If I decide to tour, I definitely would come to Washington, D.C. We’ll see.

Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.

Your talent is your art. It is not to be taken for granted.

Thousands of kids and parents come up to us and say, How do we get better as a singer?

I got a call to come in and meet Fox, and the rest is history.

Everyone is your best friend when you are successful. Make sure that the people that you surround yourself with are also the people that you are not afraid of failing with.

You need these experiences. Just know that sometimes, the director has a specific look in mind.

I’m grateful this ordeal is over, and I’m so looking forward to getting back to the job I love.

I can’t wait to be back on the dance floor. I feel really good about it.

The more auditions you go on, the more you will learn not to take it personally.

When people expect me to go right, I’ll go left. I’m unpredictable.

Find fitness with fun dancing. It is fun and makes you forget about the dreaded exercise.

When you go to meetings or auditions and you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It is simple but true.

America fell in love with the innocence of a kid who just was honest, saying, I did the best I could, and I had no formal training.

Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are.

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

There are many talented people.

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

Keep the faith, don’t lose your perseverance and always trust your gut extinct.

I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

There is love there. And then there’s times when I can’t even stomach Simon. You don’t have to sit next to him. That’s all I have to say.

Idol has pretty much taken me out of my recording and out of my choreography. I have managed to slip in some choreography jobs. And I’ve been writing songs for other artists.

If they’re singing about heartbreak, they’ve lived it.

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl. It was probably one of the most fun jobs I ever had.

For all of those willing to help me start a family, I am flattered. I will let you know when I need your help.

My job, I think, is the hardest job out of all the judges because I am the only one that is a performer.

I’m happily single.

The cool part of being an entertainer is getting the opportunity to get your feet wet in all areas.

I think it would be great if there were no age limit.

Can you imagine Simon as a kid? His imaginary friends probably never wanted to play with him.

I’m working toward a CD that will have all of you dancing like crazy.

I welcome him like I welcome cold sores. He’s from England, he’s angry and he’s got Mad Power Disease.

I signed on with Disney to star and choreograph an original film.

All you can do is the best you can do.

I have been working up until recently with Neil Simon, who has been adapting the character to me.

American Idol has taken over my whole life.

Virgin Records will probably release their own package sometime next year.