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I think, for me, winning opens doors to all types of shapes and sizes and genres to come on the show and kill it. I'm probably the antithesis of what American Idols have been.

— Caleb Johnson

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Everybody out there watches the show and has expectations of wanting to be an 'Idol', but we're going to teach them how much hard work goes into it.

— Bo Bice

Winning 'American Idol' is awesome.

— Lee DeWyze

Winning 'American Idol' gives the opportunity to really help make a change to a lot of lives, and making a difference has given me the greatest satisfaction and joy.

— Taylor Hicks

The whole 'American Idol' way of looking at things is the antithesis of what I grew up with. There are a whole lot of kids wanting to be famous now, whereas if I'd even mentioned that word to one of my teachers, I would have got into a whole load of trouble.

— Harry Connick, Jr.

I'm a big 'American Idol' watcher, and sometimes I like to watch 'America's Got Talent.' Those are big, corny admissions, but sometimes it's so fun to see those kids really sing their hearts out.

— Katey Sagal

'American Idol' is a juggernaut... Because of my 'American Idol' win, I am able to do the thing that I love most, which is to be an entertainer.

— Taylor Hicks

The people that go on 'American Idol' do want some recognition and fame.

— Kimberly Caldwell

I think I find new idols every day - someone that says something really inspiring, is successful, has character.

— Miranda Lambert

✗Opposing Perspectives

I think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

— LaToya London

American Idol transcends age, gender, ethnicity, everything.

— Carrie Underwood