Tamra Davis Quotes

In my heart, I want to believe I shouldn't give up anything to become a huge pop star.

I don't think I'd get caught up in the crazy side of the music industry because it's just not in my nature.

You realise that having a number one record and being loved and adored isn't the most important thing in the world. But at the same time, I don't have a problem with it. What I'm trying to say is, I'm not a reluctant pop star.

Early in my life, without any supporting evidence, I fretted over what I believed was my fate: accidentally becoming an international pop star. The pages of my diary were filled with hypothetical ethical dilemmas.

It was weird. I joined this band because my life was all about singing. Then Girls Aloud became successful, and suddenly it wasn't just about being able to sing any more. It turned into a beauty contest.

The music became secondary to being rock stars.

In Hollywood, you grow up quick.

Rock stars get room keys, I get business cards.

I loved being a rock and roll star, but it wasn't what I wanted in life.

The business of being a popular entertainer in England is just too hard.

The whole 'American Idol' way of looking at things is the antithesis of what I grew up with. There are a whole lot of kids wanting to be famous now, whereas if I'd even mentioned that word to one of my teachers, I would have got into a whole load of trouble.

I think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

When one deals with stars, he is dealing with intelligent people. If they weren't intelligent, they wouldn't have arrived at the star pinnacle.

I only think one person is really cool, and that's Kanye.

Every actor I know wants to be a pop star.

Unfortunately, most actors want to play off their own personal mystique and good looks and whatever, but that will only carry you but so far.

To this day, I don't know what shapes a Hollywood career.

There's a side to this industry that nurtures divas who can't write. It's a big business.

Look at Jane Lynch, another Chicagoan. She has a career I'd kill for. She does amazing work; she's famous enough to have some power, but not so famous she has to deal with people buzzing around her life.

I'm obsessed with Lady Gaga. I saw her at the Alexander Wang fashion show after-party, and I think she's the nicest person ever.

In Hollywood - in Hollywood, you're as good as your last picture.

Hollywood always likes to create a star.

It will shock many - I've lived a full life and really enjoyed my time as a pop star.

I think a lot of people secretly wish they were a rock star, and I'm no exception.

You think a lot of people get to be big stars and get a little crazy, but most of the ones I've ever met have always been surprisingly normal, and I've enjoyed that.