Katharine Hope McPhee (born March 25, 1984) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. In May 2006, she was the runner-up on the fifth season of American Idol.
My fondest memories are generally the day after Thanksgiving. I get the total decorating Christmas itch.
I am just the person who didn't want to settle for not having everything I dreamed of.
I'm a horrible drawer. I have no artistic ability in my hands.
I grew up in dance class, so I was looking in mirrors all day.
I don't really dress up for Halloween.
America is a country with so much opportunity. I'm living the blessings of what this country offers.
I wish I could wear clothes straight off the runway.
Everyone has that inner voice, the one that's a Negative Nancy. I'd say to ignore that voice and to be confident and follow your heart.
I love the spirit of Halloween and the energy that comes with it.
Broadway is a definite symbol of New York. It's classic New York.
Christmas is a time of year that's so romantic.
I get the celebrity game now - you can go from being hot to fighting to be seen.
I have always loved the Summer Olympics.
Your traditions change from when you a child to when you become an adult.
Marriage gives you a new respect for a person.
I'm really more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of a girl.
Even if I weren't in Hollywood, I would feel pressure to look a certain way.
I truly believe that God provides.
I don’t have to be a "gazillionaire;" what’s important to me is to just being able to work.
I think we all depend on a significant other, and we think if they leave me, I'll die. But that's not true. We're all much stronger than we think we are.