Paula Abdul Quotes

I welcome him like I welcome cold sores. He's from England, he's angry and he's got Mad Power Disease.

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

Everything is always a little surreal.

I got a call to come in and meet Fox, and the rest is history.

Break the rules, stand apart, ignore your head, and follow your heart,

Your talent is your art. It is not to be taken for granted.

Not only do I never lie, I never respond to lies, no matter how vicious, no matter how hurtful.

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

All you can do is the best you can do.

I'm tired of people not treating me like the gift that I am.

I stand on principle where many people stand on money.

You're the kiss that puts my soul at ease.

There are talented people that may not look or fit the society type of magazine look.

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

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

True genius does not fulfill expectations. True genius shatters it.

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.

When you go to meetings or auditions and you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It is simple but true.

It is my job to make sure that these kids who are talented get every chance they can and not to be passed over; this is life or death for them.

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

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

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

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

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

There are many talented people.

I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

The cool part of being an entertainer is getting the opportunity to get your feet wet in all areas.

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

Life truly is precious. Gather every moment of it into your arms & embrace it.

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

Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are.

When people expect me to go right, I'll go left. I'm unpredictable.

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

My choreography suits men very well, and the women who can do it are damn hard, strong dancers.

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

For all of those willing to help me start a family, I am flattered. I will let you know when I need your help.

I'm happily single.

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.

If you lead with passion anything is possible!

I dance because I have to, because I'm so passionate about it.

You end up becoming who you are by jumping into that circle of fear - that's how it's done.

My job, I think, is the hardest job out of all the judges because I am the only one that is a performer.

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

If I decide to tour, I definitely would come to Washington, D.C. We'll see.

I believe inner beauty is beauty in its truest form. When we nurture ourselves, it brings an inevitable, positive transformation.

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

The steeper the mountain the harder the climb the better the view from the finish line ;)

I've never been drunk in my life. I don't use recreational drugs.

Find fitness with fun dancing. It is fun and makes you forget about the dreaded exercise.

Can you imagine Simon as a kid? His imaginary friends probably never wanted to play with him.

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

I think it would be great if there were no age limit.

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

I can't wait to be back on the dance floor. I feel really good about it.

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.

The more auditions you go on, the more you will learn not to take it personally.

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

I feel blessed to have as many comebacks as I can.

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