In my view, I've had tons of success but, in the way the world views success and they expect Idols to do, mine has just been a longer journey to get there. And I'm grateful for it. It just makes the journey that much sweeter in the end.
'Smash' scoop: Katharine McPhee talks NBC's new musical drama and life after 'Idol' -- 'Certain casting people didn't wanna see me' (January 24, 2012)