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