I come from a family with big hearts, so I love to put smiles on people's faces. Elliott Yamin bigfacefamily Change image and share on social
I think the fact that I am living my dream and being really productive and embarking on all my lifelong aspirations is proof enough that if I can do it, anyone can. I try to tell everybody to dream big and go after their dreams. Elliott Yamin aspirationbigdream share on social
Before 'Idol,' I was lost... Now, I've actually followed through with something. I am a better man for it! Elliott Yamin haveidollose Change image and share on social
My dad's Israeli. He was born in Baghdad to Iraqi Jews. Then, at age two, his parents wanted to move to their homeland and he grew up in Israel. I've been there twice, once as a baby and once when I was 15. Elliott Yamin agebabybaghdad share on social
I'm still Elliott Yamin. I'm still the funky white Jewish boy from Richmond, Va. Elliott Yamin boyelliottfunky Change image and share on social
Music's something you feel. You have to feel it first before you hear it. Elliott Yamin feelhearmusic Change image and share on social
I was introduced to soul music at a very young age - my mom was a soul singer. Elliott Yamin ageintroducemom Change image and share on social
When I was a kid, I remember trying to emulate Stevie Wonder's sound, and Donny Hathaway's sound. It's just part of who I am - I'm just a soulful kind of dude. Elliott Yamin donnydudeemulate Change image and share on social
To me, obstacles in life build character. You have to be able to overcome adversity in order to succeed and appreciate the simple things life has to offer... that's where most of my inspiration for writing and singing comes from. Elliott Yamin adversitybuildcharacter share on social
Quite frankly, I'm tired of taking insulin and pumping my stomach every three days and pricking my finger and drawing blood out of it every day - it's a tedious, meticulous, annoying disease that never goes away. And I want to get rid of it like everybody else does. Elliott Yamin annoybloodday share on social
