Kelly Clarkson Quotes & Sayings

I'm proud of everything I achieved with 'Idol,' and away from 'Idol' also. It's just such a different show now to what it was when I was on it. I didn't even know it was a TV show until the third audition. — Kelly Clarkson

My mom and I are like sisters. We kind of grew up together. She always treated me as an adult. I never had curfew. She's a workaholic, like I am. We're not super family-oriented people, you know? — Kelly Clarkson

Honestly, I just think we all have special gifts, everyone. You know, obviously, some are more noticeable than others and that's why there's the limelight. Everybody's in it. — Kelly Clarkson

I don't obsess about my weight, which is probably one of the reasons why other people have such a problem with it. — Kelly Clarkson

And more so now, since having a family - I don't seek out any other acceptance. — Kelly Clarkson

I get hit on by the hottest girls ever. Oh my god, if I was a lesbian, I would be so in luck. But it's just not my thing. I've always batted for the boys' team. — Kelly Clarkson

The question I love to get asked is: 'What's the hardest part of your job?' And literally, the answer is probably real sad, but it's to just to be me. Like, it's really hard, because I think people, you know, have a set idea of what a pop star should be. — Kelly Clarkson

Everything changes, but beauty remains. — Kelly Clarkson

When people talk about my weight, I'm like, 'You seem to have a problem with it; I don't.' — Kelly Clarkson

I stand before you and my heart is in your hands,
And I don't know how,
I'd survive without your kiss,
'cause you've given me a reason to exist — Kelly Clarkson

I'm loyal and I think most Texans are very loyal, but I'm also stubborn. — Kelly Clarkson

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid — Kelly Clarkson

I have a big fear of change, or negative change, anyway. I'm basically the same person I was when I won 'Idol,' or when I was 10. — Kelly Clarkson

I still watch 'Idol,' and it's still the No. 1 show, so obviously I'm not the only one who loves to sit at home and be entertained. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm from a small town so, like, everyone's married with children or about to have children. So it's a little hard when you go home and people are like - and that's why people think I'm gay - because they're like 'Why aren't you married?' And I'm like, 'it doesn't happen for everyone right off the bat.' — Kelly Clarkson

I'm cute - and God I hate that. Because that's not cool. I'm like your niece, and nobody wants to date their niece. It's the chubby cheeks. The whole reason people voted for me on American Idol is because I'm an everyday, normal girl. — Kelly Clarkson

My friends and family are my support system. They tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear and they are there for me in the good and bad times. Without them I have no idea where I would be and I know that their love for me is what's keeping my head above the water. — Kelly Clarkson

Seems like just yesterday, you were a part of me. I used to stand so tall, I used to be so strong; your arms around me tight, everything felt so right - unbreakable, like nothing could go wrong. Now I can't breathe. No, I can't sleep; I'm barely hanging on. Here I am, once again, I'm torn into pieces. Can't deny it, can't pretend, just thought you were the one. Broken up, deep inside, but you won't get to see the tears I cry. — Kelly Clarkson

Everybody always says that I'm the girl next door, which makes me think that y'all must have a lot of weird next-door neighbours. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm the perfect amount of guarded. I don't reveal too much, and I never reveal who the songs are about. They are real life. People get that. I date a lot of musicians and they do the same thing. People that work with me - who I write about too - they get it. It's my creative outlet, my therapy. — Kelly Clarkson

Two must-haves for me are a great book and my iPod. — Kelly Clarkson

I've loved my 20s, but I would never repeat them. — Kelly Clarkson

I love Twitter! At first I made fun of it, because it is very narcissistic, and there's already so much narcissism flowing in this industry, I was like, 'Really, one more?' So I was against it at first. But I really love the idea of the direct connection - there's no middle man muddling it up. — Kelly Clarkson

No matter what size I am I love performing no matter how big or little I am! I feel good. — Kelly Clarkson

I try not to date musicians. It's all I've dated. Every guy I've dated is a musician. Obviously, it's not working. — Kelly Clarkson

People are really concerned about my relationship status. When I tell people I'm happy being single, they don't believe me. They say: 'You have to be miserable being alone'. — Kelly Clarkson

Everyone says I'm like the girl next door ... Y'all must have really weird neighbors — Kelly Clarkson

I sound the same regardless if I'm 20 pounds heavier or 20 pounds light, and I think that's the key thing with my fans and why they continue to be loyal because I'm that type of person. — Kelly Clarkson

People like us we gotta stick together
Keep your head up nothing lasts forever. — Kelly Clarkson

When I'm picking songs for an album I always want a song that I can relate to and that I have experienced. There's nothing worse than watching an artist try and sell a song that isn't believable coming from them. — Kelly Clarkson

Confidence is seen, not heard. — Kelly Clarkson

I've got a song on One Direction's album called 'Tell Me A Lie'. It's a really cute song - I love it. I loved that they liked it. They sound really great on it. I already have it - I'm so VIP with my copy on my computer! It does sound really good. — Kelly Clarkson

My life would suck without you — Kelly Clarkson

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes til I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway — Kelly Clarkson

I was on Ghetto Idol. We didn't have any of the stuff they have now. — Kelly Clarkson

My whole point is like, well, if I'm the pop star, then it should be whatever I am. There's, you know, room for Katy Perrys and Adeles and Rihannas and Lady Gagas and Ke$has and me and Pinks. I think what's great about all of us is that we represent something different. — Kelly Clarkson

The thing I love most about going on vacation is that I get to leave behind any kind of schedule. My entire life is scheduled from morning to night, and when I'm on vacation, there is no schedule. — Kelly Clarkson

If I can wake up everyday before I die and know that I don't have to serve anyone food or drinks, I will be happy! — Kelly Clarkson

Pick the weeds and keep the flowers. — Kelly Clarkson

I've just never cared what people think. It's more if I'm happy and I'm confident and feeling good, that's always been my thing, — Kelly Clarkson

You should know that I lead, not follow — Kelly Clarkson

I love a sexy video. I don't even mind raciness. I don't mind that at all. — Kelly Clarkson

Even though I'm a pop singer, I really have more the life of a country singer. — Kelly Clarkson

I've dated a couple of guys who were awesome, and the celebrity part of my life and the traveling part are hard to get around. You never get to see each other, especially if you're both musicians. — Kelly Clarkson

I wish I had a better metabolism. But someone else probably wishes they could walk into a room and make friends with everyone like I can. You always want what someone else has. — Kelly Clarkson

I feel like as a generation, we sell ourselves short. I just expected more from us. — Kelly Clarkson

I've always dreamed that love would be effortlessLike a pedal falling to the ground; a dreamer following his dream. — Kelly Clarkson

Music isn't just heard, it is felt. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm restless and wildI fall, but I tryI need someone to understand. — Kelly Clarkson

Like every other girl in the world, my most embarrassing moment had to do with a guy completely turning me down. His loss! — Kelly Clarkson

People keep asking me if I am having more fun, being blonde, but I always have fun! Whether I'm blonde, redhead, or brunette! I always have fun. — Kelly Clarkson

Everyone is different: different shapes, sizes, colors, beliefs, personalities, and you have to celebrate those differences. — Kelly Clarkson

The hardest thing about being in this business is just being able to be yourself. People act like there's this one set of rules to follow to be a pop star and I think, 'Well, you say I'm a pop star, so maybe that's not true.' — Kelly Clarkson

The thing about Christmas is that it almost doesn't matter what mood you're in or what kind of a year you've had - it's a fresh start. — Kelly Clarkson

You need to be happy with who you are and, whoever that is, let your little light shine. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm a hygiene freak. I'm like obsessive-compulsive when it comes to washing your hands. — Kelly Clarkson

I love my body. I'm very much OK with it. I don't think artists are ever the ones who have the problem with their weight, it is other people. — Kelly Clarkson

It's ignorant to think you know everything about a person. There's many different sides to everybodys personality and there's just different colours to a personality. — Kelly Clarkson

My winning is getting to perform. That's my victory. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm very friendly or whatever, but I would hardly say that I'm that cookie-cutter. I don't live in L.A. or New York. I live in Texas, and I go to hole-in-the-wall bars, so there's no paparazzi there. — Kelly Clarkson

I do cardio. I run. I strength-train using my own body weight. I don't like free weights, because I build muscle easily. — Kelly Clarkson

There is no greater feeling than hanging out with my dogs, or just walking around the land with our horses. My rescue ranch is is where I feel the most at peace and where I'm reminded of the simple things in life and let the chaos of my crazy work life fade away. — Kelly Clarkson

I am just like my mother. She raised me to love and take care of animals, especially the ones that need it the most and so I started Eddie's Rescue Ranch. We take in animals that need extra care and attention and the animals that get left behind. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm sorry I'm crying again on national television. — Kelly Clarkson

Oh, there's all these rumors that I'm a lesbian. I have a boyfriend now, Brandon Blackstock; my manager Narvel's son, Reba McEntire's stepson. — Kelly Clarkson

Really, what I try to instill in my fans is to be healthy and happy. I have no desire to be super-skinny. — Kelly Clarkson

I never said I was a 'good girl.' I'm not a bad girl. — Kelly Clarkson

My happy weight changes. Sometimes I eat more; sometimes I play more. I'll be different sizes all the time. — Kelly Clarkson

Life's too short to be a pushover. — Kelly Clarkson

My experiences remind me that it's those black clouds that make the blue skies even more beautiful. — Kelly Clarkson

I've never been more nervous in my life than singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. — Kelly Clarkson

By keeping her heart protected, she'll never ever feel rejected. — Kelly Clarkson

God will never give you anything you can't handle, so don't stress. — Kelly Clarkson

I may not be Einstein but I know dumb plus dumb equals you. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm thankful
For the blessing
And the lessons that I've learned with you
By my side — Kelly Clarkson

Now all that's left of me, is what I pretend to be. So together, but so broken up inside. — Kelly Clarkson

I live on a ranch in Texas and do my own thing. And I don't care what anyone has to say about it. My joke is that the only people I'm trying to please are myself and my fans, because they're the ones buying my records. And I have the best, most loyal fan base ever. — Kelly Clarkson

I don't really exude that 'it' factor. — Kelly Clarkson

I think one thing you could probably say for all my albums is that they're all pretty eclectic pop. There's always a little bit of urban influence, some dance, a little bit of country, singer-songwriter, pop-rock. I like everything! On every album you can find that. — Kelly Clarkson

Pick your head up nothing lasts forever, sing it for the people like us, the people like us! — Kelly Clarkson

I just had my 30th birthday and we went turkey shooting. It's what I wanted to do, so we went. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm not that girl who's really concerned with it. I've dated a bit and it's just draining to me. If it's not going to happen natural, obviously it's going to be someone in the industry because that's the only time people ever really see me. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm so happy now. I love that I'm in a relationship right now ... I want a life ... The past five years or so I've found my groove and my balance. — Kelly Clarkson

I sing songs that I have lived or I write them because I have lived them. I think the believability factor is key. — Kelly Clarkson

When I went to Los Angeles right after high school, I got some acting jobs, and I never, ever wanted to be an actress! Public speaking and acting make me want to vomit. But I have never been nervous singing. When it comes to public speaking, I stumble on my words, sweat, and pull at my clothes. — Kelly Clarkson

I've always been about less government. — Kelly Clarkson

Never take advice from someone you wouldn't trade places with. — Kelly Clarkson

I love dressing up and doing the red carpet every once in a while, but I am very much a jeans kinda girl, so it's all a little embarrassing for me. — Kelly Clarkson

I would not be a good mother. I mean, I love being an aunt to my niece and nephew. And I used to want to, like, adopt 10 kids - because I had friends who were adopted, and I thought that was the coolest thing, to be chosen. But again, my job is too selfish. — Kelly Clarkson

Just because I'm single and don't date a lot, that doesn't make me a lesbian. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm always going to live in Texas. Texas is my home - it'll be my home forever. — Kelly Clarkson

I just blow-dry my hair and put on mascara and lip gloss, and I'm ready to go. I really don't get long nails. They're so Edward Scissorhands. — Kelly Clarkson

Gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change, and break away. I won't forget the place I came from. — Kelly Clarkson

I'm actually not a big fan of the word hope. I think it's a depressing word. I don't want to hope - I want to know. Like I don't hope there's a God, I know there's a God. — Kelly Clarkson

Even though I hate acting, I love doing videos for my songs. — Kelly Clarkson

What dosent kill you makes you stonger — Kelly Clarkson

I love healthy stuff and junk an equal amount. Whatever I'm craving, I go for it. I'm never trying to lose weight - or gain it. I'm just being. — Kelly Clarkson

I put on the Hank Williams and the Patsy Cline and the Rosemary Clooney on vinyl - I'm not trying to be some cool indie-rock person, I just love the way it sounds - and throw on a T-shirt and jeans. In Texas, we practically come out of the womb in jeans. — Kelly Clarkson

Who are you wearing? Who are you wearing? — Kelly Clarkson

Everybody's got a dark side. Do you love me? Can you love mine? Nobody's a picture perfect, but we're worth it, you know that we're worth it. — Kelly Clarkson