Ace Young Quotes

I think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

With 'American Idol,' they're giving you a pass to get launched on, and it's up to you what you do with it.

I really do think that getting the golden ticket for 'American Idol,' it's just the start of something really great.

I always say: you're not going to find Hollywood. Hollywood will find you! But I'm ready for it: for Hollywood, for Bollywood, for everything!

When I was younger, I definitely had more of a dream, as they say on 'American Idol,' that I would have my own show. I always thought that that was something that would happen, that eventually I would just get my own show because anyone who wants their own show should get their own show.

Kids are meant to believe that their stepping stone to massive money is 'The X Factor.'

When I got a call about 'Celebrity X factor' I thought wow, what an opportunity. It felt like everything had been leaning towards that point.

If I went on 'American Idol,' I would definitely be kicked out immediately.

I always knew I wanted to be involved in entertainment in some way. But I really can't say I'd be where I am now if I hadn't been on 'American Idol.'

If you're an up-and-coming star, and you want to do well, then a show like 'The X Factor' is really important.

It's very difficult to get recognized in Bollywood. There are so many talented singers and so much competition.

I think 'American Idol' has prepared me for anything.

I believe that reality shows are extremely important for the talented. Contestants get a platform where they can prove their talent. If they are good at what they do, their life is made. Personally, reality shows have helped me get fame and money.

I tried out for American Idol, I got a record deal, and now it's like my best days are ahead of me.

Look at 'American Idol,' which I don't look at. Those winners haven't become household names except for Jennifer Hudson, and she was a reject. You can't aim to be a household name. You just have to be successful.

I've been wanting to sing for a long time. I've been singing all my life, and I've tried different record companies, but it seemed like - it was such a struggle and so hard to get out there. So, I said, 'I'm gonna go on American Idol and see how far it takes me.'

The whole 'American Idol' way of looking at things is the antithesis of what I grew up with. There are a whole lot of kids wanting to be famous now, whereas if I'd even mentioned that word to one of my teachers, I would have got into a whole load of trouble.

I used to beg for auditions. Now, they're being thrown at me.

I was on TV for almost sixteen weeks during American Idol. It's at the point now where it's old.

Who wouldn't want to be an 'American Idol' judge? It's an awesome, awesome show.

I don't have anything against Simon Cowell and 'The X Factor.'

I got to play with ZZ Top and introduce Bryan Adams and George Michael. And to have it all topped off by me winning 'American Idol?!' It's pretty absurd.

'American Idol' has changed the face of television.

Every actor dreams of getting a big break, a big opportunity.

I think America did a great job. I think Carrie Underwood fits the bill of American Idol. She's a wonderful girl, and she's gonna have a great career.