Quotes About Television

I really wanted to be on Six Feet Under as a corpse. That would be hysterical.

I think Ellen DeGeneres is just hysterical.

When TV came in, it closed a lot of theatres. Even the 'ice' shows melted away.

'24' is such an iconic show.

'Seinfeld' was an amazing show. It's iconic and defined a whole generation of comedy writers - but by their own admission, that show was about nothing.

You can freak yourself out with 'EastEnders'; think about how many people watch it, how long it's been going, it's iconic. But since I've been on it, I've come to terms with it.

After football, ideally I want to take Gary Lineker's job, but we'll see about that. I'd love to do that, present 'Match of the Day.'

Writing for TV entails saying every dumb idea that comes into your head to a room of people. And doing so with the confidence that it doesn't make you look like an idiot.

I've been moved around my whole life and it's been documented, so if you get paid loads of money to go on TV and act like a right idiot... great stuff!

We didn't even have a T.V. in my house until I was 13. My dad called it the 'idiot box.'

I was never plunked in front of an idiot box because my parents had other things to do.

The fact that I have to set things to record seems idiotic. And channel guides - I get home, and I want to watch a Duke basketball game; why do I have to go hunting to find out what channel it's on? Why can't I just say, 'I want to watch Duke basketball.' Or, even better, why doesn't the system know that?

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

'American Idol' has changed the face of television.

I've been watching 'American Idol' since its debut season in 2002. Back then, America hadn't yet evolved into a gladiatorial cybernation of bloggers, tweeters, and self-ordained voice coaches.

I'm also a big 'American Idol' fan. I think it's just great fun.

There can always be an 'Idol' without anybody. I believe that Seacrest is probably the best host in the business.

I don't watch 'American Idol.' I don't watch any of that stuff.

I turned down many chances to be on TV before 'Pop Idol' because I really wasn't interested in being famous. I didn't need it and didn't want it.

I watch 'The Voice' and 'American Idol,' and I sit in my Brookstone foot massager. It's so exciting at my house.

I don't watch 'American Idol,' but I wouldn't call it 'undignified.'

I want to take Ryan Seacrest's job. I want his job on 'American Idol.'

Oh, gosh, first of all, Paula Deen is my idol. I adore that woman. I got to be on her show a few months ago, and I'm telling you that was at the top of my bucket list.

I have a bit of a problem with 'American Idol.' Forgive me, but it's difficult for me to watch. I can't help but think of people being exploited. On the other hand, I'm really enjoying 'Glee.'