The more auditions you go on, the more you will learn not to take it personally.

Everything is always a little surreal.

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

Idol has pretty much taken me out of my recording and out of my choreography. I have managed to slip in some choreography jobs. And I've been writing songs for other artists.

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

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