I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

I have two favorite colors - white and yellow. White makes me feel light and airy. Yellow makes me happy.

I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard.

I was the first woman to burn my bra - it took the fire department four days to put it out.

I thank God for my failures. Maybe not at the time but after some reflection. I never feel like a failure just because something I tried has failed.

I look just like the girls next door... if you happen to live next door to an amusement park.

I don't know what the big deal is about old age. Old people who shine from the inside look 10 to 20 years younger.