I was on TV for almost sixteen weeks during American Idol. It's at the point now where it's old.

You know, I think I'm a stronger person for realizing that you can't make everybody love you.

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

I'm not different. I'm not different at all. The wrapping is different but the gift is still the same.

I'd hate to have a job where I had to be rude to people.

It's important that I make a difference in some way. It's not necessarily how I make a difference, but I want to make sure that I do.