Top 65 Quotes & Sayings by Paula Abdul

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American musician Paula Abdul.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Paula Julie Abdul is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographer for the Laker Girls, where she was discovered by The Jacksons. After choreographing music videos for Janet Jackson, Abdul became a choreographer at the height of the music video era and soon thereafter she was signed to Virgin Records. Her debut studio album Forever Your Girl (1988) became one of the most successful debut albums at that time, selling seven million copies in the United States and setting a record for the most number-one singles from a debut album on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: "Straight Up", "Forever Your Girl", "Cold Hearted", and "Opposites Attract". Her second album Spellbound (1991) scored her two more Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers: "Rush Rush" and "The Promise of a New Day". Her six number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 tie her with Ariana Grande and Diana Ross for seventh among the female solo performers who have topped the chart.

American - Musician | Born: June 19, 1962

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I can't wait to be back on the dance floor. I feel really good about it.

Paula Abdul

I think it would be great if there were no age limit.

Paula Abdul

The cool part of being an entertainer is getting the opportunity to get your feet wet in all areas.

Paula Abdul

All my life I have been taught to take the high road and never to dignify salacious or false accusations and I have been taught never, never to lie.

Paula Abdul

I dance because I have to, because I'm so passionate about it.

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I have been working up until recently with Neil Simon, who has been adapting the character to me.

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You need these experiences. Just know that sometimes, the director has a specific look in mind.

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I got a call to come in and meet Fox, and the rest is history.

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Thousands of kids and parents come up to us and say, How do we get better as a singer?

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I welcome him like I welcome cold sores. He's from England, he's angry and he's got Mad Power Disease.

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I'm grateful this ordeal is over, and I'm so looking forward to getting back to the job I love.

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

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The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are.

Paula Abdul

Beyond being Jewish, I've always found myself to be very much in tune with spirituality.

Paula Abdul

Keep the faith, don't lose your perseverance and always trust your gut extinct.

Paula Abdul

I'm working toward a CD that will have all of you dancing like crazy.

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My job, I think, is the hardest job out of all the judges because I am the only one that is a performer.

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For all of those willing to help me start a family, I am flattered. I will let you know when I need your help.

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Your talent is your art. It is not to be taken for granted.

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Not only do I never lie, I never respond to lies, no matter how vicious, no matter how hurtful.

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There are many talented people.

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Simon would not want to audition in front of Simon.

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I am in Toronto, shooting a movie for NBC.

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Everything is always a little surreal.

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

Paula Abdul

There is love there. And then there's times when I can't even stomach Simon. You don't have to sit next to him. That's all I have to say.

Paula Abdul

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

Paula Abdul

I signed on with Disney to star and choreograph an original film.

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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.

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If they're singing about heartbreak, they've lived it.

Paula Abdul

If I decide to tour, I definitely would come to Washington, D.C. We'll see.

Paula Abdul

Can you imagine Simon as a kid? His imaginary friends probably never wanted to play with him.

Paula Abdul

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

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Any types of auditions will be posted in trade magazines.

Paula Abdul

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

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'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

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I'm happily single.

Paula Abdul

I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl. It was probably one of the most fun jobs I ever had.

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Everyone is your best friend when you are successful. Make sure that the people that you surround yourself with are also the people that you are not afraid of failing with.

Paula Abdul

Find fitness with fun dancing. It is fun and makes you forget about the dreaded exercise.

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I love doing what I do. I'm a born mentor. I've launched so many people's careers. I worked hard.

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When people expect me to go right, I'll go left. I'm unpredictable.

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When you wish upon a star, you just might become one.

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Simon drives me crazy. We are still arguing.

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Virgin Records will probably release their own package sometime next year.

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Idol has pretty much taken me out of my recording and out of my choreography. I have managed to slip in some choreography jobs. And I've been writing songs for other artists.

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I'm tired of people not treating me like the gift that I am.

Paula Abdul

I believe inner beauty is beauty in its truest form. When we nurture ourselves, it brings an inevitable, positive transformation.

Paula Abdul

True genius does not fulfill expectations; true genius shatters it.

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Life truly is precious. Gather every moment of it into your arms & embrace it.

Paula Abdul

Break the rules, stand apart, ignore your head, and follow your heart.

Paula Abdul

You could sing us the phone book and we would still love you.

Paula Abdul

So time over time what will change the world, no one knows? The only promise is a day to live, to give and share with one another.? See the wisdom from mistakes in our past; the promise of a new day.?

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I stand on principle where many people stand on money.

Paula Abdul

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

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.

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It is my job to make sure that these kids who are talented get every chance they can and not to be passed over; this is life or death for them.

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The steeper the mountain the harder the climb the better the view from the finish line ;)

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If you lead with passion anything is possible!

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You end up becoming who you are by jumping into that circle of fear - that's how it's done.

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