BD: What are the best words of advice you have been given?

MS: "Be here now" are the exact words that we were told to me several times during the American Idol process by a certain individual who is deeply involved in it. In other words, experience the moment and [don't] let nerves or stress cause us to miss this incredible experience.

I am going to take that with me, and every moment I have in my life, I am going to experience [it] in the fullest way I can.