Michael Sarver Interview On American Idol Season 8, Simon Cowell

Well, I don’t think anyone can be surprised by something that Simon says. We all know he can come with it. Whatever he thinks is what he thinks. But I will say I disagreed with some of it.

I didn’t feel like I was singing for my life, I didn’t think I was. It just felt like it was one more chance to sing in front of millions of people.

Right after the song, I thought it was really cool that they considered me–that it might be possible. Kara said, ‘That was hot!’ I got a little respect back. But I did not believe I was going to be saved.

My daughter came to visit and asked me why I didn’t want to be with her any more. It made me have to look at the situation and make sure I was doing the right thing. I ultimately decided that an almost four-year-old girl doesn’t really understand and ultimately she would be able to appreciate what was going on.

The truth is we can’t say that one person would have more of a rough time more than another person. You got Carrie Underwood with country and Taylor Hicks that came out of a more soulful kind of music. Real R&B from Ruben and Fantasia. I don’t think there’s an advantage or disadvantage to what you sing, it’s about how you sing–and what you come across like to the audience.

I was closest to Danny Gokie. We have a lot in common. The number one thing is our faith and what we believe. We are Christians and proud of it. We had to hold each other up through the competition. We connected as friends, and I believe we will be life-long friends from now on. I made friends with all of them, but I would say that I’m closest to him.

No, the only singer I didn’t get along with was my own voice for not working when it was supposed to.

I do not. I think Season Eight’s the best top 13 or 12, there’s ever been. It’s packed with unbelievable talent. I remember sitting back and listening to people sing and my chin would drop with what they would do with their voices. If I were a betting man, this is not something I would bet on. You can’t guess on this one.

I can honestly say no. This group of 13 are some class-act people. They are really focused on what they are supposed to do. I don’t think anyone ever felt that they were less than the next guy. I was never focused negatively on who was getting what comments. I will say this: You respect each other in the hits that you have – there’s a challenge to it. When you see someone really step up, you need to step up in your own ability.

I’m leaving [L.A.] in 24 hours, and I’m making it a priority to spend time with my family. Then I’m going right over and record an album. I actually have my own studio. I have friends and I will be jumping in this thing and making the music career happen.

My family and friends all thought he was jerk. Everyone who loves you is going to defend you. I made it clear that I respect what he has to say. The truth of the matter is he has to say what he has to say. But that’s not necessarily what all of America thinks. It’s not all about one person’s opinion.