WHAT THE JUDGES SAID

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Your best performance by a country mile. Of all the contestants who've graced the Idol stage, I'm most proud of you. One of the best of the night, Dude. I think you made some very smart decisions tonight.

Scott's Q&A

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  • How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
  • When I moved back from London, I watched the show and I saw them wheel a big grand piano on stage for someone to play. I thought to myself, "that's my dream!"
  • What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
  • The David/David face off last season.
  • What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
  • Bruce Hornsby "Sunflower Cat (Down with That)."
  • If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Fergie, John Mayer, Tim McGraw, and a piano/vocal trio with Billy Joel and Elton John.
  • If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
  • I don't hold onto the past. I don't have any regrets. I try to live with forgiveness and a clear conscience.
  • What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • The Wolfgang Puck catering at Hollywood Week was delicious and unexpected.
  • What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
  • The producer's auditions before I made it to the judges.
  • How do you combat stage fright?
  • I generally don't have any.
  • What makes a great performer?
  • Confidence, consistency, uniqueness, originality.
  • How has music moved you?
  • In every way imaginable.
  • What was the first concert you attended?
  • Amy Grant when I was seven years old.
  • If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
  • Royal Albert Hall in London and Times Square.
  • Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
  • Carrie Underwood.
  • Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • David Foster and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
  • If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Shoot a music video of me singing and playing a grand piano atop the Eiffel Tower.
  • Who are your musical influences?
  • Gavin DeGraw, Mark Schultz, Billy Joel, Vanessa Carlton, Jamie Cullum, Coldplay, Elton John, Jason Mraz.
  • How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • By being myself and choosing songs that play to my vocal and piano strengths.
  • If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  • Stop craving chocolate.
  • What's been your favorite moment so far?
  • Final round of Hollywood Week when I sang and played keyboard for the first time.
  • Do you think the audition process was fair?
  • Yes, I really liked the fact that everybody got a chance to sing in front of the producers at the stadium.
  • Do you have any good luck charms?
  • No.
  • What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • I have been visually impaired from birth.
  • Who is your favorite judge and why?
  • I like them all. Simon - I love his candor and directness. Cara - her knowledge of music and qualifications. Paula - her heart and passion. Most of all, Randy - I don't know why...I just like him!
  • If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Dancing.
  • What's your proudest moment?
  • Making it to the Top 36 and getting my master's degree in London, England.
  • What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • Doing a performance in front of 4,000 people and not knowing my fly zipper was down!
  • Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • Drink water, move around, warm up vocally, pray.
  • What album would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Dream Theater "Falling into Infinity."
  • What are your personal goals in life?
  • Try to be successful in the music industry and be a positive influence to others.
  • If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
  • Keep working as an independent musician/recording artist.
  • What other talents do you have?
  • Body drumming, computer programming, drums, piano, guitar recording/mixing.
  • Do you have any formal singing training?
  • Yes, sporadic voice lessons here and there.
  • When did you first start to sing?
  • 12 or 13.

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