'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.
I have been working up until recently with Neil Simon, who has been adapting the character to me.
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 am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.
Keep the faith, don't lose your perseverance and always trust your gut extinct.
I'm grateful this ordeal is over, and I'm so looking forward to getting back to the job I love.