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.

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.

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

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.

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

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

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

There are many talented people.

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

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

Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

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

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

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

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

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

I'm happily single.

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.

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

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

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

All you can do is the best you can do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

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

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

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.

American Idol has taken over my whole life.

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

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

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

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

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

I believe inner beauty is beauty in its truest form. When we nurture ourselves, it brings an inevitable, positive transformation.

Everything is always a little surreal.

But I found a lot of artists at the Cedar Bar were difficult for me to talk to.

Journeys, like artists, are born and not made. A thousand differing circumstances contribute to them, few of them willed or determined by the will-whatever we may think.

I got to sit down with people who I admired, and have conversations with some of the greatest thinkers and artists and performers. It's a huge privilege for me to be a journalist.

I don't believe in art. I believe in artists.