Could have called back just to say som' I'm fall back in the bass drum

You succeeded at your attempts to make me Need you desperately to vindicate me

I think one of the things I was shocked about was how interested the world is in 'American Idol' and how people, writers, they write about 'Idol' all the time, and I guess I didn't expect that.

Yeah I took the spot she gone POOF

I cannot hold a grudge against Mariah Carey. What people don't understand is that I've looked up to her for so many years.

My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge.

So, my happiness doesn't come from money or fame. My happiness comes from seeing life without struggle.