Paula Abdul

Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.

When you go to meetings or auditions and you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It is simple but true.

The more auditions you go on, the more you will learn not to take it personally.

I like villains because there's something so attractive about a committed person - they have a plan, an ideology, no matter how twisted. They're motivated.

A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going.

Every time you overhear something hurtful, I want you to do something kind for someone else.