Adam's Q&A

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  • When did you first start to sing?
  • When I was 10 years old.
  • Do you have any formal singing training?
  • Yes.
  • What other talents do you have?
  • Actor.
  • If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
  • Keep writing and recording.
  • What are your personal goals in life?
  • To continue performing and support myself and my family while doing so.
  • What album would your friends be surprised you own?
  • Missy Elliott.
  • Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • I do a handful of deep, slow breaths and take a hot shower.
  • What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • I don't get embarrassed! :)
  • What's your proudest moment?
  • Falling in love.
  • If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Dancer.
  • Who is your favorite judge and why?
  • Paula for her positive energy and support.
  • What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • I'm obsessed with astrology.
  • Do you have any good luck charms?
  • Late grandfather's ring given to me by my mother.
  • Do you think the audition process was fair?
  • Yes.
  • What's been your favorite moment so far?
  • Making friends with fellow contestants.
  • If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  • Sometimes my lack of filter gets me into trouble. I have a big mouth.
  • How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • By being true to myself no matter what. Also, by putting on a show.
  • Who are your musical influences?
  • My parents for having so many classic records for me to discover.
  • If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • All expenses paid shopping spree.
  • Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • My grandfather who passed away shortly after I was born.
  • Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
  • Fantasia Barrino.
  • If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
  • Paris Opera House.
  • What was the first concert you attended?
  • Paula Abdul's "Under My Spell" tour.
  • How has music moved you?
  • It enhances and balances my every mood. It's my medicine, my therapy.
  • What makes a great performer?
  • Talent and "it" factor.
  • How do you combat stage fright?
  • Deep breaths and focusing on the music.
  • What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
  • Waiting in line outside the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
  • What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • How warm and supportive the other contestants have been.
  • If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
  • I have no regrets.
  • If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Nikka Costa - best live vocalist and performer I've ever seen.
  • What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
  • "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin.
  • What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
  • Kelly Clarkson singing "Natural Woman".
  • How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
  • My co-workers wouldn't leave me alone about it.

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