I'm not trying to be evasive, but when I say yes and no, I say 'yes' because there are narrow-minded people that won't look past the logo and 'no' because 'American Idol' put me in front of millions of people and I would not have a career without 'Idol.

My lifes a wreck, and I love it.

I was so happy and content with in life playing music. Music was always my first job and my day gig was my second job.

I think America did a great job. I think Carrie Underwood fits the bill of American Idol. She's a wonderful girl, and she's gonna have a great career.

I didn't have a lot to do with the first record.

It's not just about waking up and trying to be a star... It's practice, practice, practice.

I think I started lip-synching about halfway through the first day, and it's not as easy as you think it would be. But it's definitely better than a day job.