Quotes by Paula Abdul

• There are many talented people.
• 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.
• If I decide to tour, I definitely would come to Washington, D.C. We'll see.
• If they're singing about heartbreak, they've lived it.
• Your talent is your art. It is not to be taken for granted.
• When you go to meetings or auditions and you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It is simple but true.
• I think it would be great if there were no age limit.
• Virgin Records will probably release their own package sometime next year.
• 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.
• Keep the faith, don't lose your perseverance and always trust your gut extinct.
• The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are.
• The more auditions you go on, the more you will learn not to take it personally.
• The cool part of being an entertainer is getting the opportunity to get your feet wet in all areas.
• Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.
• Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.
• I'm working toward a CD that will have all of you dancing like crazy.
• My job, I think, is the hardest job out of all the judges because I am the only one that is a performer.
• When people expect me to go right, I'll go left. I'm unpredictable.
• Thousands of kids and parents come up to us and say, How do we get better as a singer?
• I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.
• I'm happily single.
• You need these experiences. Just know that sometimes, the director has a specific look in mind.
• I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.
• I signed on with Disney to star and choreograph an original film.
• I have been working up until recently with Neil Simon, who has been adapting the character to me.
• I can't wait to be back on the dance floor. I feel really good about it.
• For all of those willing to help me start a family, I am flattered. I will let you know when I need your help.
• Find fitness with fun dancing. It is fun and makes you forget about the dreaded exercise.
• 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.
• I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl. It was probably one of the most fun jobs I ever had.
• Can you imagine Simon as a kid? His imaginary friends probably never wanted to play with him.
• Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.
• American Idol has taken over my whole life.
• 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.
• All you can do is the best you can do.
• I welcome him like I welcome cold sores. He's from England, he's angry and he's got Mad Power Disease.
• Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.
• I got a call to come in and meet Fox, and the rest is history.
• I'm grateful this ordeal is over, and I'm so looking forward to getting back to the job I love.
• Don't be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try!