WHAT THE JUDGES SAID

About:
It just wasn't you. At this stage of the competition, you need to really take us by surprise. You can love a song but that doesn't mean you have to sing it. I really like you but I think you're in trouble.

Megan's Q&A

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

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