"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."

"If they're singing about heartbreak, they've lived it."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

"There are many talented people."

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

"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."

"Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines."

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

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

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

"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."

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

"American Idol has taken over my whole life."

"I think a duet with Janet is a great idea."

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

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

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