Paula Abdul Quotes & Sayings

#1. If you lead with passion anything is possible!

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

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#3. Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

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

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#5. 'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

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

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#7. 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.

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#8. I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

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

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#10. 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.

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

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

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#13. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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#21. 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.

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

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

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#24. Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

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

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

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

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

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

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#30. 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.

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#31. I'm happily single.

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

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

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#34. There are many talented people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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#41. Everything is always a little surreal.

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#42. 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.

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

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

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#45. 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.

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

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

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#48. All you can do is the best you can do.

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#49. I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

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

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

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#52. 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.

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