Quotes from Paula Abdul

When you wish upon a star, you just might become one.

Thousands of kids and parents come up to us and say, How do we get better as a singer?

I'm happily single.

If they're singing about heartbreak, they've lived it.

I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

I'm working toward a CD that will have all of you dancing like crazy.

Keep the faith, don't lose your perseverance and always trust your gut extinct.

You could sing us the phone book and we would still love you.

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 signed on with Disney to star and choreograph an original film.

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

I have been working up until recently with Neil Simon, who has been adapting the character to me.

Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

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 love doing what I do. I'm a born mentor. I've launched so many people's careers. I worked hard.

I'm grateful this ordeal is over, and I'm so looking forward to getting back to the job I love.

There is love there. And then there's times when I can't even stomach Simon. You don't have to sit next to him. That's all I have to say.

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.

Beyond being Jewish, I've always found myself to be very much in tune with spirituality.

Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.

Virgin Records will probably release their own package sometime next year.

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

You need these experiences. Just know that sometimes, the director has a specific look in mind.

I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl. It was probably one of the most fun jobs I ever had.