Michael Sarver

Do you think Simon's plea to viewers helped you get to the next round?
I think that could have had something to do with it. Simon making a plea for me on my behalf -- I don't take that lightly that at all. I have no doubt it had an impact, and I appreciate it.

What did friends say when you said, "I'm trying out for American Idol"?
A lot of people said, "Go for it" and then there were those that were like, "Yeah, right." I actually had one person, I won't say his name, but he looked me in the eye and he said, "I heard you wanted to be a singer." I said, "Yes, sir. I do." He said, "Let me tell you something, son. It'll never happen." I don't mean to get back at anybody, but I'll tell you. No matter what people tell you, no matter what people think, you keep trying and you keep trucking, and it works out.

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