The New York theater community didn’t like being invaded by reality stars – they still don’t – but I got in there and auditioned just like everybody else. They hired me for ‘Hairspray’ to help sell tickets for a few weeks, but I ended up being there much longer than originally planned and started to carve a niche for myself. Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
There was a perception that reality-show people are just mere personalities, that they don’t have real talent, and I worked real hard to change peoples’ minds, one show at a time, and proved a lot of people wrong. I’m proud I was the first to do that for ‘Idol’ on Broadway! Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
I love shopping for shoes. I’m a big shoe-lover. Shopping is definitely something that I do on a regular basis. Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
Snellville is a great city. It’s a great place to grow up and live. I love it. It’s very full of southern charm and wonderful people. And they’ve supported me greatly throughout all of my endeavors. Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
I love all genres of music. I think it helps you become a better performer if you know the different types of music. Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
I would love to go to college because you never know what is going to happen with your career, and you always want something to fall back on. Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
I’m definitely interested in acting. I’ve done it in my past. I know I can do it, let’s put it that way. And it’s so much fun. Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
Most people don’t know I grew up singing country music; that’s what I sang right up until I did ‘Idol.’ Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
I love musical theater because it’s live. There is no Auto-Tune. There’s no second chance. What you see is what you get. You have to be amazing every night. Diana DeGarmo Read Quote
