American Idol

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Favorite Male Pop Artist?
Can't think of one.
Favorite Female Pop Artist?
Can Bjork be pop?
Favorite Quote:
"Don't bite your friends." -Plex from Yo Gabba Gabba
When did you first start to sing?
As a tot.
Do you have any formal singing training?
Nope.
What other talents do you have?
I can make a mean mashed potato.
If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
Go back to school.
What are your personal goals in life?
Be a good mom. Be a guest on Yo Gabba Gabba.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
None would surprise them.
Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
I cross my fingers and wiggle them.
What's your most embarrassing moment?
Eh, I don't really get embarrassed.
What's your proudest moment?
Seeing my son for the first time.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Super mom abilities.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Simon because ya just want to please the guy.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I would eat barrels of peas and lima beans.
Do you have any good luck charms?
A ring and a little statue of a mom and son.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
For those of us still in...
What's been your favorite moment so far?
Singing happy birthday at the first "real judge" audition.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Nothing.
How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
Just be myself.
Who are your musical influences?
Bjork, Amy Winehouse, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Adele.
If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
Take my son to Disneyland.
Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
Bjork.
Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
Kelly Clarkson.
If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
Any venue is fine with me.
What was the first concert you attended?
No Doubt
How has music moved you?
How hasn't music moved me?
What makes a great performer?
Passion.
How do you combat stage fright?
Breathe.
What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
Waiting to find out about the Top 36.
What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
How long everything takes.
If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
I wouldn't redo anything.
If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
Cradle of Filth because it would be WAY too much fun.
What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
"In Our Hands" by Bjork.
What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
When Kelly was crying so hard she could hardly sing her final song.
How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
I don't even know.

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