Quotes About Talent

What I love about 'American Idol' is that it's broad.

With 'American Idol,' they're giving you a pass to get launched on, and it's up to you what you do with it.

Ronaldinho is the biggest idol in football for me. I like him a lot.

I'd love my kids to get into music, but I want them to understand the commitment involved. I don't want them to look on 'American Idol' as the way to become famous.

American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.

I think America did a great job. I think Carrie Underwood fits the bill of American Idol. She's a wonderful girl, and she's gonna have a great career.

An American Idol is someone who knows how to change people's lives through music.

I'm a big 'American Idol' watcher, and sometimes I like to watch 'America's Got Talent.' Those are big, corny admissions, but sometimes it's so fun to see those kids really sing their hearts out.

'American Idol' has changed the face of television.

I think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

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

It was a pleasure to work with everybody at 'American Idol' and to be able to be part of the 'Idol' family.

'American Idol' was fun; it was definitely an experience. I was 16 years old when I did it, and I was curious about how I would do on the show.

I think I can sing, but that does not mean I can actually sing. I fear that I'm like one of those 'American Idol' contestants who truly believe they are good and are actually dreadful.

I always knew I wanted to be involved in entertainment in some way. But I really can't say I'd be where I am now if I hadn't been on 'American Idol.'

I got in the audition line called 'Making the Band' because I wanted to be in a band. If I didn't, I would have done 'American Idol.'

I like 'American Idol' because it's an actual talent contest.

Winning 'American Idol' really anoints you the opportunity to have a great career; it does not anoint you a career.

It's always been a dream to audition for 'American Idol.' But you have to be 15 or older.

Fred Astaire is my real idol.

I've been watching 'American Idol' since I was five years old.

I've been watching 'American Idol' half my life, and I wanted to audition since I was 8.