Paula Abdul Says It's About Principle And Not Money

Paula Abdul sat down with TV Guide yesterday and for the first time answered some questions about American Idol and why she left. The thing is she really didn't say that much, but you get the feeling she really, really wants to go back.

When Paula was asked if there was anything the show could do to get her back she said, "That's a hard question to answer right now. I mean, I don't think I can answer that right now." I don't know what is so hard about it other than the fact that she probably doesn't know what the current monetary offer to her is. It isn't like she is asking for an apology or respect or something like that which makes her next response to the question about whether it is just a money thing all the more odd.

"It's never...I stand on principle where many people stand on money. I'm a hard-working artist. I've lasted in this business for 23 years. And you can't do that unless you are good at what you do. I believe in myself and you have to have your own self respect. And sometimes decisions are very difficult to make, but I've always believed that at the core I'm a survivor. There's not one thing I've done that I've really set my mind to that I've failed at."

So, then it isn't about the money? What principle is she referring to and does she really get credit for lasting in the business for 23 years? Really? What was she doing between her last album and American Idol? I really don't know what any of her response has to do about the money question, but hey it should make the Paula Abdul talk show interesting. Oh yes. She claims there is one in the works.

"Well, since there is talk about me possibly doing one I don't want to give the goodies away. I'd be Paula. It would be a lot of fun variety with a ton of unexpected stuff and tributes to everyday people getting their big chance."

Everyday people getting a chance to sing for Paula. She can sit in a chair and drink her "coke" and clap and cry and give standing ovations.