I could have a degree in music and come on the show, and Simon could still say 'You stink'.

The greatest glory never comes from winning, but from rising each time you fall. A person is defined by what he chooses to do with his life, not by what happens to him.

I don't understand why people like me! It doesn't make any sense!

I embrace the Nerd.

I know that I've got big ears and a big forehead and that my hair sticks up. But I'm happy with myself. I'm not necessarily trying to win a beauty pageant here.

It's not the money. It's not the fame. It's the influence.