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" With 'Idol' it's kind of just like 'OK, here's this competition - I need to do better than somebody else.' "

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" Right now, I feel like I can take on the world. Ambition is the perfect word for where I am in my life right now. "

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" Since 'Idol' I've gotten used to having an amazing hair and make-up team around me, so I'm starting to get picky. I know what I like now and I'm happy to say 'Could we maybe change that?' if I don't like something. I don't yell or anything, but I think I could definitely start to act a little diva-ish when it comes to my look. "

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" It's cool to have parents and family who will always tell me the truth no matter what. They'll tell me if I'm doing something stupid! "