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" With the R&B, gospel feel that 'Sparkle' has, that opens the door for my fans to be more accepting of that sound and also for me to try it. "

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" As far as friendships go, things change even without the fame. People start moving on. I have a few friends that are married and are starting to have kids and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness gracious - that's so insane.' I also have friends who are just doing their own thing, which is cool. "

" When I go out clubbing I can dance 'til three o'clock in the morning with just a water bottle in my hand. I love dancing to anything with a good beat really. My favorite song to dance to at the moment is probably Drake's 'Best I Ever Had.' "

" With the '60s era and Motown, my grandparents actually introduced us to that when I was younger, so I grew up listening to the Jackson Five, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Supremes and Diana Ross' solo stuff. I just loved it. "

" I love dill pickles! They're on my rider for my concerts so I eat one every day. "

" 'Battlefield' was one of those slow-building songs, the way 'Tattoo' was. It was kind of a word-of-mouth hit. The more people heard it, the more they started requesting it on the radio. "

" If I don't laugh at least 20 times a day - it hasn't been a good day. "

" I love football. My weekends are booked. Saturday college games and Sunday NFL and 'Monday Night Football.' Booked! Football is first, then basketball and then everything else. "

" I can do accents really well. "

" My goals are to tell meaningful stories through songs and touch people's lives... and hopefully make a living doing it. "

" My heroes are just everyday people who work hard, are honest and have integrity. "

" I love the expression that 'When your Bible is falling apart, the man isn't.' "

" Being on 'Idol,' you have no choice but to be an open book. "

" I am so used to being up on stage and talking to my fans that it's strange to be on stage and be someone else. I can't look at the audience during 'In the Heights' or I will start talking to them. "

" I'd love to do something with Kelly Clarkson because she's been a monumental influence on me. I love how she handles her celebrity. She's not in the tabloids a lot but everyone knows and respects her because she's got an amazing voice. That's something I aim towards. "

" When I got to write for the 'Battlefield' record, it was almost therapeutic. I had gone through a few things in the two years prior and it was really nice to take those thoughts and emotions and get them out. I definitely want to hone that side of my artistry. "

" I love being able to sing for my job. I am blessed beyond words and I hope my fans can feel that while I'm on stage! "

" I think 'Tattoo's a song that can go so many different ways. Some people think of it as a break-up song, but, for me, it's about somebody who comes into your life and really touches you - be they a friend, a family member or someone you're in a relationship with. "

" The stick-thin thing, I'm kind of just like, 'Not gonna do it' and 'I couldn't.' "

" I like what I see in the mirror. I liked what I saw in the mirror before. It just didn't work in a bikini. And now it does. So I'm excited! "

" I do consider myself a competitive person, but I'm not competitive to the point where I will do anything to win. I wouldn't step on somebody just to get to the next level. I would have to do it fair and square. I'm kind of competitive in a way to where I like to figure out things myself, and if I need help, I'll ask. "

" I looked massive next to Ryan Seacrest! But I was lucky that I've never had anyone say, 'Jordin, you need to lose weight.' "

" I am growing and learning. There's so much more that I want to accomplish and do. I'm gonna do it at whatever pace it happens. I'm not trying to rush anything or slow anything down. "

" Well... I had braces and I had to wear headgear! I loved my braces, actually. For me, they were like a piece of jewelry! Instead of the silver or pewter I had gold braces. It was so much fun, I loved them. I got to change the colors and stuff and I had the rubber bands. "

" My favorite song is 'No Air,' a duet I did with Chris Brown. I don't want to sound weird or anything, but I listen to it a lot - it's always on my iPod! "

" I like the way my heart beats, I like the way I think; I don't need or want anything to change that. "

" 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! "

" I always wanted to work with Michael Jackson. His music will live forever and with technology nowadays... maybe I could. "

" That term's definitely got a negative aura to it, because people think a diva is somebody with an attitude who demands things all the time. Of course there is that type of diva, but my idea of a diva has always been a singer - whether male or female - who gets on that stage and captivates you with their presence and their voice. "

" When I was on 'Idol' and 17, everything was so new. Everyone is so nice and wants to see you succeed. "

" With my schedule being so crazy, I can't call every day or hang out with my friends like I used to and that's definitely sad. "