There's one argument that says we shouldn't be putting these kids on under the age of 16. I think you've got to take it case by case.

As an actor, I really like Philip Seymour Hoffman. I think he's a genius.

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.

The only people with power today are the audience. And that is increasing with Twitter, Facebook, and everything else. We cater to their likes and dislikes, and you ignore that at your peril.

I think the best singers in the world, historically, are American. Britain's got its fair share, as well, but some of the greatest singers, ever, whether you're talking about Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey or Aretha Franklin, are from the legacy here.

I don't want to tell a 15 or 14 year old what they should be doing. I want them to tell me. And that's what I got when I met Justin Bieber for the first time.

It was like orderin a hamburger and getting only the buns" (After Brooke White of season 7 on american idol sang the song 'Hero' by Mariah Carey)