Finalist Quotes

When I first found out that I was an Idol finalist, I cried tears of happiness. I was just so happy, and my family was there and the fact that got to see that moment and share that moment with me was just everything to me. (Pia Toscano)
I was a finalist for the Pulitzer as a reporter. View quote
Robert Scheer
Anytime you play a finalist it's going to be a challenge. View quote
Steve Nash
In whatever kind of a "race" life may be, I have very abruptly become a finalist. View quote
Christopher Hitchens
Being named as a finalist for the USA Basketball National Team is an unbelievable feeling and an opportunity that is truly humbling. It is an honor to be included with such talented players and I look forward to the chance to represent my country this summer. View quote
James Harden
I cried when I found out I was a finalist, I kind of went limp when they called my name. I felt like my spirit jumped out of my body, and I was just flesh - it was just amazing. View quote
Naima Adedapo
My father had died, and very swiftly, too, of cancer of the esophagus. He was 79. I am 61. In whatever kind of a 'race' life may be, I have very abruptly become a finalist. View quote
Christopher Hitchens
To be fair to all, nobody from the show can tell a finalist whether a song choice is good or bad, no matter how much they want to know. Byrd remembers Clay Aiken: He'd say, 'Byrd, if this is a great song choice, blink your left eye. View quote
Clay Aiken