I don’t see you raising the bar each week. I adore you. America has fallen in love with you. But at this point, it is about greatness and I didn’t feel that from you.

Break the rules, stand apart, ignore your head, and follow your heart,

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.

Delicious

Of course, I also look forward to putting Simon in his place for years to come.

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

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

You’re way better than that song choice. It didn’t show your range, it didn’t show your personality.

I loved the arrangement, and I loved that you made it your own. You are one funky white boy.

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

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

All the facts have been changed to get laughs at my expense. I hope you enjoy it.

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

The first step is admitting it.

You’re way better than that song choice.

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

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

He’s worse than ever. If they say, ‘Paula is going crazy,’ the reason is Simon is whispering things in my ear, like, ‘What’s the price of beans?’ Things that make no sense at all.

You wear that hat proud.

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.