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.

I feel blessed to have as many comebacks as I can.

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

My feeling for reality TV isn't ironic, guilty, or apologetic. Reality TV is one of the few remaining modes of popular entertainment in which characterization is permitted as plot.

Most detective story readers are an educated audience and know there are only a certain number of plots. The interest lies in what the writer does with them.