My mom did a good job exposing me to different types of music.

If you see me, I'm always wearing black and pink. If I don't have it on, I at least have something that's black and pink. For instance, like, a bracelet or something.

Because I came in second place, it makes me want to work harder

She's very active. My mom is my manager and handles day-to-day business to keep the DeGarmo machine up and running! She's a huge, huge part of my career and my life.

I have a brother who has been overseas for two tours. I've been very fortunate that he has come home safely. Whether or not you support the war, always support our soldiers.

I have the easiest job in the world! It's an excuse to get up there, goof around and have fun.

I'm planning to be the youngest contestant in the Top 32, and I'm planning to be the youngest person in the Top 10.

At school my nickname is the National Anthem girl.

"American Idol" has done a lot for me. It's a stepping stone in my life.

I've been doing this sort of thing my entire life. It's my love, it's my passion, it's what I do day in and day out. I eat, sleep, and breathe music and singing.

If you try to do that which is not ‘our’ duty [the Self’s duty], it will create interference.

Those who have actually experienced daily fellowship with Christ know that it surpasses all worldly activities.

When life gives you something that makes you feel afraid, that's when life gives you a chance to be brave.

Neither the wording of the amendment itself nor common practice challenged the widely held belief that government guaranteed freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

Good design should be honest.

It was not a mere man he was holding, but a giant; or a block of granite. The pull was unendurable. The pain unendurable.

People are going to do stupid things, but you don't take away the freedom because somebody makes a stupid decision.

My first restoration was on Napoleon, trying to put the French version in with the English version, and it was most unsatisfactory.

We’ll always be grateful for the love we’ve received from all of our fans and supporters, and for winning a Super Bowl. I’ll always be proud to say I played for the Baltimore Ravens.

One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation