On this
interview the lasted American Idol rejcet talks about her departure from the show, she also talks about being compared to Adam Lambert and that she wants to get into acting/theater.
"It was hard because we're all so close and they're all such cool, honest people. They said they would miss my personality and sense of humor. I tried to bring comedy into every day to help us all get through it. I got on in particular with Lee though. We just clicked and I was so glad to have him there. We all know that we'll be friends forever. It's inevitable because of what we shared together."
When did you first find out that you could hit that signature high note?
"I'm pretty sure I figured out how to do that in the shower in high school one night. I'm an avid shower singer, much to the dismay of my family and neighbors! I was singing a Kelly Clarkson song and I went for this one note. I found I was able to resonate it in a different part of my head. Ever since I figured that out, I started to use it more and more."
Did working as a glass-blower help develop your voice?
"I started working in the glass shop about three years ago. You learn so much there every day - it's science but it's happening in your hands. I could sit for hours and watch my boss make the most amazing things. I think glass-blowing does require a certain amount of breath control, but you don't have to push your voice very hard because it's quite sensitive."
How did you find having Adam Lambert as a mentor, and getting compared to him?
"It was wicked flattering being compared to him! Right off the bat, I just respect him so much for his individuality and confidence. His stage presence is tremendous. He was extremely helpful as a mentor because he was the first mentor the show had ever had that was also a past contestant. He'd been in our shoes, so he was very sensitive to that and knew just what to say. He pointed out some great things, not even just technically, but about the entire performance. I'm so honored to have met him and be given advice from him. I hope to see him again soon."
You've said one of your favorite female artists is Courtney Love. Is that the kind of direction you'd like to go in with your music?
"My tastes are in no way limited to that style of music - I love any type of music that moves me. I hope to be able to create a sound that it is my own because it takes from everything that I love, from jazz and soul to rock and punk."
Are you disappointed that the judges used the save on Mike before it could have been used on you?
"No, not at all. I couldn't imagine it not being used on Mike. It was so shocking that there was the chance of him going home that week. We all knew they'd have to save him. It would have been cool if that didn't have to happen, but I believe everything happens for a reason. I couldn't be luckier to be where I'm at and to have got this far. I love Mike to death and I'm glad he's still in it."
What would you say to people who are disappointed you got voted off last night?
"I would say not to worry, because this is the end of one thing and the beginning of a new thing. I have so many big ideas of things to come in the future that I probably wouldn't have got the chance to do without this experience. I'm so grateful."
What sort of "big ideas" do you have in mind?
"One thing is I'd love to do some more theater. I love acting and I've had a lot of experience in a different kinds of theater - musicals and Shakespeare - and I do aspire some day to be in something like Phantom of the Opera or Jesus Christ Superstar. I also am a huge horror movie fan, and I definitely aspire to at least make an appearance in a gory kind of horror film. Another big dream of mine is to collaborate with all of my brothers and sisters, since they're all artistic too. Hopefully one day we could all come together and do a Magnus work of art!"
Finally, of the remaining five contestants, who do you think will win?
"It's so hard to say, because each person is unique and extremely talented. I know the last thing you want to hear is 'oh, it could be anybody' but it heavily depends on the coming theme. They all deserve to be there, I love them all dearly and I couldn't even tell you because this thing has been so unpredictable."
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