[StBernard] American Idol

[Westley Annis]

I like Taylor.  I think he's a great kid and a "fun" talent.  But if he and
the girl, Catherine, were public companies needing investors, I'm not so
sure I'd sink any of my capital into Taylor.  I don't expect Taylor's career
to last too long - he just doesn't appear to have what they call sustainable
talent for the recording industry over the long haul.  Now, Catherine and
that cute blond girl who got knocked off a few weeks ago (who often sang
country), I'd invest big bucks into them.  You'll see both of them around
for several years to come.

Overall, I thought this was one of the more disappointing years for overall
talent among the final group of contestants.  Oddly enough, when they
started off it appeared they would be the most talented.  I still think the
group a few years ago with Ruben Stoddard and Clay Akins was probably the
best.

John Scurich