True genius does not fulfill expectations; true genius shatters it. Paula Abdul More Quotes by Paula Abdul More Quotes From Paula Abdul I had my first kiss under a tree near the school. It was with a boy named Michael who rarely spoke, but he would sometimes give me one of the cookies from his lunch. Maybe it was the gifts that made me feel special? I don't know, but when our lips touched, it felt magical. Paula Abdul kissing boys school I dance because I have to, because I'm so passionate about it. Paula Abdul passionate There are three things I commit to on a daily basis: Exercising for an hour a day, tops. Never skipping meals. And accepting the size and shape I was born with. Paula Abdul size meals exercise Can you imagine Simon as a kid? His imaginary friends probably never wanted to play with him. Paula Abdul play friendship kids I love getting nervous, because it's also a form of excitement and it makes me feel alive, you know? I like that feeling. I've always liked that feeling. People who don't get nervous before they perform are no fun. Paula Abdul feelings fun people You end up becoming who you are by jumping into that circle of fear - that's how it's done. Paula Abdul circles jumping fear I’ve never been drunk in my life. I don’t use recreational drugs. Paula Abdul drunk drug use For all of those willing to help me start a family, I am flattered. I will let you know when I need your help. Paula Abdul family helping needs Everything is always a little surreal. Paula Abdul surreal littles I got a call to come in and meet Fox, and the rest is history. Paula Abdul foxes I'm grateful this ordeal is over, and I'm so looking forward to getting back to the job I love. Paula Abdul looking-forward grateful jobs Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing. Paula Abdul drive-me-crazy crazy arguing Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon. Paula Abdul auditions fronts want The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are. Paula Abdul be-good producers would-be I'm working toward a CD that will have all of you dancing like crazy. Paula Abdul cds crazy dancing If they're singing about heartbreak, they've lived it. Paula Abdul singing ifs If I decide to tour, I definitely would come to Washington, D.C. We'll see. Paula Abdul ifs I stand on principle where many people stand on money. Paula Abdul principles people The cool part of being an entertainer is getting the opportunity to get your feet wet in all areas. Paula Abdul entertainers feet opportunity America fell in love with the innocence of a kid who just was honest, saying, I did the best I could, and I had no formal training. Paula Abdul training kids america
