Paula Abdul Quotations

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

All you can do is the best you can do.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

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

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

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

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

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

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

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

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

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

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

Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

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

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

Letting Simon anywhere near the press where he can talk about me without me being able to defend myself is not something I would ever let happen unless I really had to! I am on the mend and so excited to be back with my incredible--but dysfunctional family--and everyone at Fox our best season of Idol yet.

Of course, I also look forward to putting Simon in his place for years to come.

I wish we could have more than six (guys).

What you're about to see is a reenactment of some events of this week's biggest news story,

I think you want this really bad. Its amazing. I'm really enjoying how this is turning out for you '85 You were great last week, even better this week, for me.

I think casting directors need to take a good look at you because the camera loves you.

I'm sitting right here, happy doing what I'm doing.

You are 16, and from start to finish, you are a star.

You know what time it is in the competition and you took a risk.

You look phenomenal. You dressed the part. ... Your vocals were impeccable.

when you have a show this successful it's crazy we haven't had any more discrepancies.

Extremely ambitious. You showed the rocker chick that you were.

You are so true to who you are, and you don't ever abandon that.

Breath of fresh air. I don't know if we should give you a record deal or a strait jacket.

Congratulations, you made it through. I'll see you soon.

I've never been to MAGIC before. This is a little overwhelming.

The one girls are gonna fall in love with is Ace. Man, oh, man, girls are going to fall in love with him.

You're way better than that song choice. It didn't show your range, it didn't show your personality.

You showed versatility and stayed true to what you are.

You moved me. ... You celebrate what this competition is all about, and you are an American Idol.

This is how good it is: You won't hear him say anything.

And I have been taught never, never to lie,

American Idol. When we had auditions here they were absolutely fantastic, great stories, great characters. We had one 24- or 25-year-old guy who was prematurely gray and sang the standards -- Perry Como, Frank Sinatra -- a total Vegas guy.

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

It is truly an honor to be a part of the American Idol phenomenon. As an artist myself, it is a pleasure to have a connection with each of the contestants and be able to fully support their dreams and aspirations. They truly inspire and amaze me each week. Of course, I also look forward to putting Simon in his place for years to come.

Do not do that again! You're a married man! I do not feel right about that!

You took the best parts of that song and put it in a minute 20 seconds.

I've got goose bumps. Elliott, you move me.

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

I'm not going to beat around the bush. I'd like to pretend to make it difficult for you, but nothing seems to be difficult for you.

I'm really enjoying how this is turning out for you.

I loved the arrangement, and I loved that you made it your own. You are one funky white boy.

I'm the most popular girl around. I've been giving mine away to everyone, and they're going insane over it.

I didn't realize how hard Queen's songs are to sing.

He's worse than ever. If they say, 'Paula is going crazy,' the reason is Simon is whispering things in my ear, like, 'What's the price of beans?' Things that make no sense at all.

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

I don't see you raising the bar each week. I adore you. America has fallen in love with you. But at this point, it is about greatness and I didn't feel that from you.

Great. Just what I needed was a compliment on my wardrobe from someone who's always on the worst-dressed list.

I stand on principle where many people stand on money.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Everything is always a little surreal.

There are many talented people.

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

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

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

If you lead with passion anything is possible!

So time over time what will change the world, no one knows? The only promise is a day to live, to give and share with one another.
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