TAYLOR HICKS - THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN IDOL!

Taylor Hicks is the 30 year-old Birmingham, Alabama native that captured the hearts and minds of more than 63 million people who voted him this year’s American Idol. After spending many years honing his talent, playing local bars, recording a pair of indie albums, and giving up his personal life to pursue his dreams, Taylor’s moment has finally arrived.

Taylor's new self-titled CD is in stores now. Taylor chats with Myjellybean.com about celebrity life, embarrassing moments, and more!

Q: Who was your first phone call to, after finding out you won "American Idol"?
A: My grandmother.

Q: What was your first experience that made you feel "famous"?
A: At an airport.

Q: Was there ever a time in your life where you didn't feel like you were going to make it to where you are today?
A: I had a pretty strong belief I would make it somehow.

Q: How do you like being a "celebrity"? What are the good and bad points about it so far?
A: You are under the microscope all the time and they clean your underwear quicker. Haha.

Q: What's your favorite song that you perform?
A: I love to perform them all.

Q: If you could sing as part of a Supergroup, what other singers - living or dead - would you want to perform with?
A: Ray Charles and Edith Piaf.

Q: If they were to make a movie about your life, who would you want to play you?
A: Richard Gere.

Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Two goldfish.

Q: What makes you happy?
A: Music.

Q: How do you wind down after a stressful day?
A: I don’t ever wind down.

Q: When you're not playing or recording music, what do you like to do?
A: Watch sports.

Q: What was your most embarrassing moment ever during the American Idol year?
A: Missing the mic stand in front of 40 million people.

Q: Since you're doing an interview with Myjellybean.com - what's your favorite kind of jelly: jellybeans, jelly in a jar, or jelly bears?
A: Jelly bears because they are beary good.