I don’t really do New Year’s resolutions because I don’t think you should have to wait until December to start working on how to change yourself. I think if you’ve got a problem, you need to fix it now.

I think I probably hoped for it a little bit, but I'm not an optimist. I'm a realist... or maybe even a pessimist.

While everyone I work with may not share my beliefs, I have been surrounded by nothing but support.

I could have a degree in music and come on the show, and Simon could still say 'You stink'.

The greatest glory never comes from falling, but from rising each time you fall.

Working with children with autism has provided me with an opportunity to see the world in a different way. I see them strive to overcome obstacles and persevere, and learn to persevere myself. They are my inspiration.

I'm really not that special. Really, I'm not. I was on a big TV show, but it was just a TV show.