Cynthia Erivo Quotes

Everyone assumes it is just 'Wendy who works at Tesco' who goes to audition for 'X Factor,' and then their lives are changed, wham, like that. Me, I am someone who has tried for years in the music industry.

I worked a long time to get good at what I'm doing, and nobody handed me a recording contract because of who my father is.

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'm young, but I've been doing this a long time... There's obviously a lot of hard work that goes into it. It's a hard town. There's a lot of talent here. It's all about timing, too. I just feel like I finally found the right town and the right song.

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

I got to play in a crowd, play in Wimbledon finals, be the guy on a Davis Cup team for a while. Those are opportunities not a lot of people get. As much as I was disappointed and frustrated at times, I'm not sure that I ever felt sorry for myself or begrudged anybody any of their success.

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.'

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

Everybody out there watches the show and has expectations of wanting to be an 'Idol', but we're going to teach them how much hard work goes into it.

A lot of bands would be aching to be in the position we are.

Just because my dad is Clint Eastwood doesn't mean I don't have to work for a living.

People don't believe this, but Hollywood really is a meritocracy.

A man with a silver spoon may get his share of supporters, but he can never be an inspiration for somebody! Patience and hard work are the key to every man's success.

The people that go on 'American Idol' do want some recognition and fame.

Not everyone deserves to be a musician, you get lucky enough to be one.

I absolutely love Nicole Scherzinger. She's worked really hard to get to where she is and really knows her stuff.

I believe I could have had a career in the music industry without 'X Factor,' but it was an amazing platform that propelled me to where I am now.

The doors fly open when you're a professional athlete.

There will always be competition, especially in showbiz. There's always someone younger and hungrier standing behind you; there's always someone with more contacts; there's always someone whose grandfather or father is a filmmaker. I think your job is just to be there 100% - you work hard, and there are no shortcuts to success.

I'm not saying I'm something special. I might play a little better tennis than other people, but it is because I was given the chance, and not many people are.

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

I think there's lots of people with family connections but who are actually nowhere. If you're hard-working and determined, you will make it, and that's the bottom line. I don't believe in an easy way through.

I didn't know what I was in for when I joined 'The X Factor' - I underestimated it.

I don't take anything for granted. I know there are a million and one dudes who are rapping, wishing they were in my shoes.

We all understand it's a privilege just to be playing in this league.