I got to play with ZZ Top and introduce Bryan Adams and George Michael. And to have it all topped off by me winning 'American Idol?!' It's pretty absurd.

I want to take Ryan Seacrest's job. I want his job on 'American Idol.'

I would lose straight away if I went on 'American Idol.'

I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

Look, she doesn't need to thank me and she doesn't need to thank American Idol. She does need to thank the fans who voted for her on American Idol. That's all.

'American Idol' became a juggernaut of epic proportions, but to me it was always like home.