"I used to eat because food tastes so good. I love food, it's one of the best things on this planet. But I changed the way I was thinking. I started asking myself, 'Hey, am I eating because it tastes good? Or because I really need some more? Am I really still hungry?'"

"Since 'Idol' I've gotten used to having an amazing hair and make-up team around me, so I'm starting to get picky. I know what I like now and I'm happy to say 'Could we maybe change that?' if I don't like something. I don't yell or anything, but I think I could definitely start to act a little diva-ish when it comes to my look."

"I love being able to sing for my job. I am blessed beyond words and I hope my fans can feel that while I'm on stage!"

"There's no quick or magical way to lose weight. You just have to do it the natural way - diet and exercise and stick to it - and be able to do it at your own pace."

"The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood."

"That's what I hate about a lot of comedies, when you're hitting a line or making it funny."

"Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is."

"I'm always trying to perfect the romantic comedy, though."