Jessica Sanchez Quotes

I always make a wish at 11:11, even if its something cheesy.

A lot of people who wanted to audition for Idol have asked me: “What should I do?” or “How to I prepare myself?” I always told them: “Just go in and believe in yourself.”

I listen to music when I'm feeling down or just a certain way. I don't know what I'd do without it!

I love artists that just do what they do with so much passion and emotion.

Do not let anything get in your way of chasing your dreams.

My friends are mostly familiar with music that plays on the mainstream radio.

I used to have hair so long, my nickname was Pocahontas.

Music has always been a huge part of my life.

Have fun. Especially while you're still young, you gotta keep the spark up. Even when things get boring, just remember to have fun.

I was 16-years-old when I appeared on 'American Idol,' and the show was my boot camp. It was a crazy, stressful at times, experience.

When you are in the American Idol bubble, a lot of contestants want to go as far as they can and wish to be on point with ready-to-go songs.

When I found out that I made it to the Season 11 finale, I was so shocked that if you went on YouTube and re-watch the Top 3 Results Show, you will see my face looked like a bus hit it.

I really want to show my supporters - -the direction I wish to go into, and my fans know that is what I want to do! They even have recommended songs for me to sing, I love my fans...they are awesome!

I want to release music that is true to myself.

My experience working with a major label was not all bad, I was blessed to go through that experience, and I know what to do during the next time around.

The thing that I did not like about being signed to a label was I unable to have control over what I wanted to do.

Even though it was a stressful time in my life, I have a lot of good memories from my Idol experience.

I was born in America, but I consider myself a Filipino.

Being hurt by someone you really cared about, it makes me want to make them regret ever hurting my heart. Best way of doing that? Success. Get ready for it.

The best part of being signed by a major label was having the support of a big company behind me and the ability to meet new artists and producers.