I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

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

And I have been taught never, never to lie,

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

It’s great to see how you’re growing.

It is my job to make sure that these kids who are talented get every chance they can and not to be passed over; this is life or death for them.

All you can do is the best you can do.

‘American Idol’ has taken over my whole life.

You’re adorable is what you are.

I’m not going to beat around the bush. I’d like to pretend to make it difficult for you, but nothing seems to be difficult for you.

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

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

This is how good it is: You won’t hear him say anything.

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.

He only kisses the mirror.

Even if you get one gem.

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

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

You’re, like, adorable and unpretentious.

Breath of fresh air. I don’t know if we should give you a record deal or a strait jacket.

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

You took the best parts of that song and put it in a minute 20 seconds.

It is truly an honor to be a part of the American Idol phenomenon. As an artist myself, it is a pleasure to have a connection with each of the contestants and be able to...

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

You moved me. … You celebrate what this competition is all about, and you are an American Idol.

an admitted liar and opportunist who engages in unlawful activities.

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

I feel blessed to have as many comebacks as I can.

I’ve never been to MAGIC before. This is a little overwhelming.

I’m sitting right here, happy doing what I’m doing.

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

I didn’t realize how hard Queen’s songs are to sing.

The one girls are gonna fall in love with is Ace. Man, oh, man, girls are going to fall in love with him.

I dance because I have to, because I’m so passionate about it.

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I think casting directors need to take a good look at you because the camera loves you.

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

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

All my life, I have been taught to take the high road, and never to dignify salacious or false accusations,

What you’re about to see is a reenactment of some events of this week’s biggest news story,

Beyond being Jewish, I’ve always found myself to be very much in tune with spirituality.

I’ve got goose bumps. Elliott, you move me.

You know what time it is in the competition and you took a risk.

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

You are 16, and from start to finish, you are a star.

when you have a show this successful it’s crazy we haven’t had any more discrepancies.

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

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

American Idol. When we had auditions here they were absolutely fantastic, great stories, great characters. We had one or 25-year-old guy who was prematurely gray and sang the standards — Perry Como, Frank Sinatra —...

I begged (the producers) to come back.