Paula Abdul Quotes

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

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

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

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.

Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

If you lead with passion anything is possible!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All you can do is the best you can do.

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

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

There are many talented people.

I stand on principle where many people stand on money.

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

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

I'm happily single.

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.

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

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

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

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

Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

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.

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

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

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

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 am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.