“My definition of an American Idol is someone who is a great talent and who communicates well with the audience”

“Ellen Degeneres: “There’s a curfew for all the people on American Idol and you didn’t pay attention to it, ever.”Blake: “Yeah, why?”Ellen: “Why? That’s my question.”

“(on not being able to keep still): I have to move. I always want to engage the audience, and hopefully they are going to send some energy back”

“I don't like socks or shoes. I really don't like socks but I wear them in my house because I can slide on my floor.”

“This is me trying to bridge the gap and make a record that I’m truly proud of, I’ve got my 80s side and my indie side, my super pop slant and the electronic music that I love. I wanted to make happy, feel-good music. It all comes from an organic place”

“In Atlantic City about to get my crunk on. I don't know what that means.”

“I make my own pants because I don't wear jeans. They are like golf pants. I just like to put a little funk into everything.”