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

I got a call to come in and meet Fox, and the rest is history.

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

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

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

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.

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