I've been watching the beginnings of "American Idol" and have to say it is hilarious. How can people not know they can't sing? I mean, they get up there and howl and then start to cry when the judges laugh at them. And what is up with using rockers like the guy for kiss as judges? You won't hear me getting up there because I know I can't sing. We all know these people just want to be on TV. Some wild guy got up there last night and his sole purpose was so he could get on TV, and they let him. The judges are weird as well. Simon reminds me of the music lawyer I met in LA when I was out there. There are a lot of criteria for becoming a music star and if you don't meet it you're wasting their time. You need: youth, looks, personality, originality, hooks, and an existing huge fan base. Basically you have to be big in your own right before the big boys throw money your way. I remember meeting "Nikki" from American Idol a couple of years ago at a local pub. It was before she went to Hollywood. I remember telling her I was a guitar player and she was telling me how she was going to be on the show. I think I even hinted how my other band was looking for a singer. I think she went all the way up to be number 3 on the show. Last I heard she is still around Dallas singing at Karaoke clubs. Such is the life of fame and fortune. Now, if they had American Guitar Player that would be a different story.

Thought of the Day

"It's more like a full-body dry heave set to music."

- George, on Elaine's dancing style, in "The Little Kicks"