Paula Abdul quotes:

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.

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.

All you can do is the best you can do.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

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

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

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

There are many talented people.

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

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

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

I'm happily single.

I had my first kiss under a tree near the school. It was with a boy named Michael who rarely spoke, but he would sometimes give me one of the cookies from his lunch. Maybe it was the gifts that made me feel special? I don't know, but when our lips touched, it felt magical.

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

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

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."

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.

Everything is always a little surreal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

Every day in the news we're hearing how rampant violence is in our communities, both here in America and around the world. I believe that the establishement of a United States Department of Peace can greatly help alleviate the many problems that we hear about on a daily basis. Our children deserve so much better. It is our job right here and now to build a better world. By establishing a US Department of Peace we are doing just that. Please get involved ... It's up to us to be the change that we wish for and the time is now to co-create it.

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

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

I stand on principle where many people stand on money.

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

If you lead with passion anything is possible!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

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

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

There are three things I commit to on a daily basis: Exercising for an hour a day, tops. Never skipping meals. And accepting the size and shape I was born with.

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

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

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

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

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

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