I'd say the most dangerous thing I've ever done is probably bungee jumping in Thailand...

The best way to kill someone is from the inside, by crushing their hopes and dreams.

My dad said to me, 'Work hard and be patient.' It was the best advice he ever gave me. You have to put the hours in.

If we had to choose one American Idol to go out to dinner with, it would be Fantasia. There are no airs and graces about her. ... I like her.

I couldn't think of anything worse than being in an unhappy marriage. It worries me because I've seen it destroy people.

Music should always be polarizing. What one person likes, somebody else hates. And I hate that kind of snobbery in pop music. The fact that so many people are getting upset over this one song is hysterical. And if people like it, that's great.

I was slightly cynical of the American mentality before I came over here, but now I preach it. Here, no one's going to tear you down if you buy yourself a $300,000 car. They're likely to say: "Well, you probably worked hard for it. Good luck to you."