Like every other girl in the world, my most embarrassing moment had to do with a guy completely turning me down. His loss!
Kelly ClarksonItโs ignorant to think you know everything about a person. Thereโs many different sides to everybodys personality and thereโs just different colours to a personality.
Kelly ClarksonMy experiences remind me that it's those black clouds that make the blue skies even more beautiful.
Kelly ClarksonWhen people talk about my weight, I'm like, 'You seem to have a problem with it; I don't.
Kelly ClarksonI'm very friendly or whatever, but I would hardly say that I'm that cookie-cutter. I don't live in L.A. or New York. I live in Texas, and I go to hole-in-the-wall bars, so there's no paparazzi there.
Kelly ClarksonI'm not that girl who's really concerned with it. I've dated a bit and it's just draining to me. If it's not going to happen natural, obviously it's going to be someone in the industry because that's the only time people ever really see me.
Kelly ClarksonThe fact that I get to do what I love and 14 years in, I'm still doing it - I don't know how anything could get better.
Kelly ClarksonI've never been more nervous in my life than singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
Kelly ClarksonThis is my life; these are my fingerprints; I'm unique; this is what I want to do. You worry about your own front porch and what's happening in your own world.
Kelly ClarksonI sing songs that I have lived or I write them because I have lived them. I think the believability factor is key.
Kelly ClarksonThe question I love to get asked is: 'What's the hardest part of your job?' And literally, the answer is probably real sad, but it's to just to be me. Like, it's really hard, because I think people, you know, have a set idea of what a pop star should be.
Kelly ClarksonGotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change, and break away. I won't forget the place I came from.
Kelly ClarksonBooks have always been important to me - my mom was a first grade teacher, so I grew up reading all the time.
Kelly ClarksonI've dated a couple of guys who were awesome, and the celebrity part of my life and the traveling part are hard to get around. You never get to see each other, especially if you're both musicians.
Kelly ClarksonThere is no greater feeling than hanging out with my dogs, or just walking around the land with our horses. My rescue ranch is is where I feel the most at peace and where I'm reminded of the simple things in life and let the chaos of my crazy work life fade away.
Kelly ClarksonI do cardio. I run. I strength-train using my own body weight. I don't like free weights, because I build muscle easily.
Kelly ClarksonNo matter what size I am I love performing no matter how big or little I am! I feel good.
Kelly ClarksonPeople are really concerned about my relationship status. When I tell people I'm happy being single, they don't believe me. They say: 'You have to be miserable being alone'.
Kelly ClarksonI wish I had a better metabolism. But someone else probably wishes they could walk into a room and make friends with everyone like I can. You always want what someone else has.
Kelly ClarksonI have a big fear of change, or negative change, anyway. I'm basically the same person I was when I won 'Idol,' or when I was 10.
Kelly ClarksonMy kids are obviously growing up very privileged, but I want them to have a servant's heart. We do community service as a family, and I also call them out on things like getting impatient when they stand in line - because they hardly ever have to. But that's just the reality of what they were born into.
Kelly ClarksonHonestly, I just think we all have special gifts, everyone. You know, obviously, some are more noticeable than others and that's why there's the limelight. Everybody's in it.
Kelly ClarksonPeople keep asking me if I am having more fun, being blonde, but I always have fun! Whether I'm blonde, redhead, or brunette! I always have fun.
Kelly ClarksonWhen I went to Los Angeles right after high school, I got some acting jobs, and I never, ever wanted to be an actress! Public speaking and acting make me want to vomit. But I have never been nervous singing. When it comes to public speaking, I stumble on my words, sweat, and pull at my clothes.
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