Paula Abdul Quotes

My choreography suits men very well, and the women who can do it are damn hard, strong dancers.

So time over time what will change the world, no one knows? The only promise is a day to live, to give and share with one another.
 See the wisdom from mistakes in our past; the promise of a new day.


There is love there. And then there's times when I can't even stomach Simon. You don't have to sit next to him. That's all I have to say.

There are many talented people.

If you lead with passion anything is possible!

Not only do I never lie, I never respond to lies, no matter how vicious, no matter how hurtful.

Find fitness with fun dancing. It is fun and makes you forget about the dreaded exercise.

My job, I think, is the hardest job out of all the judges because I am the only one that is a performer.

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

Break the rules, stand apart, ignore your head, and follow your heart.

The cool part of being an entertainer is getting the opportunity to get your feet wet in all areas.

I’ve never been drunk in my life. I don’t use recreational drugs.

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

You're the kiss that puts my soul at ease.

America fell in love with the innocence of a kid who just was honest, saying, I did the best I could, and I had no formal training.

I'm tired of people not treating me like the gift that I am.

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

Everything is always a little surreal.

I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

Can you imagine Simon as a kid? His imaginary friends probably never wanted to play with him.

I can't wait to be back on the dance floor. I feel really good about it.

When people expect me to go right, I'll go left. I'm unpredictable.

Life truly is precious. Gather every moment of it into your arms & embrace it.

When you go to meetings or auditions and you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It is simple but true.

I'm grateful this ordeal is over, and I'm so looking forward to getting back to the job I love.

Every day in the news we're hearing how rampant violence is in our communities, both here in America and around the world. I believe that the establishement of a United States Department of Peace can greatly help alleviate the many problems that we hear about on a daily basis. Our children deserve so much better. It is our job right here and now to build a better world. By establishing a US Department of Peace we are doing just that. Please get involved ... It's up to us to be the change that we wish for and the time is now to co-create it.

I dance because I have to, because I'm so passionate about it.

I feel blessed to have as many comebacks as I can.

Everyone is your best friend when you are successful. Make sure that the people that you surround yourself with are also the people that you are not afraid of failing with.

I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl. It was probably one of the most fun jobs I ever had.

I welcome him like I welcome cold sores. He's from England, he's angry and he's got Mad Power Disease.

True genius does not fulfill expectations; true genius shatters it.

I believe inner beauty is beauty in its truest form. When we nurture ourselves, it brings an inevitable, positive transformation.

It is my job to make sure that these kids who are talented get every chance they can and not to be passed over; this is life or death for them.

I'm working toward a CD that will have all of you dancing like crazy.

If I decide to tour, I definitely would come to Washington, D.C. We'll see.

When you wish upon a star, you just might become one.

All you can do is the best you can do.

The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are.

I signed on with Disney to star and choreograph an original film.

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

The steeper the mountain the harder the climb the better the view from the finish line ;)

Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.

For all of those willing to help me start a family, I am flattered. I will let you know when I need your help.

There are three things I commit to on a daily basis: Exercising for an hour a day, tops. Never skipping meals. And accepting the size and shape I was born with.

Your talent is your art. It is not to be taken for granted.

I had my first kiss under a tree near the school. It was with a boy named Michael who rarely spoke, but he would sometimes give me one of the cookies from his lunch. Maybe it was the gifts that made me feel special? I don't know, but when our lips touched, it felt magical.