That's kind of my motto: 'All right, I'm gonna give you another chance, but you're skating on thin ice.'
- Kara DioGuardi

I'm one of those people who's pretty honest and kind of say what I feel. I think you're going to see me be nice at times, but I'm a little more hard on the contestants.
- Kara DioGuardi

I'm a little nervous. I'm going to be a straight shooter and say it like I see it and maintain that philosophy. I'm somebody who's really honest and gives an opinion. If I feel I need to be hard, I will be. And if I feel I need to be more nurturing, I will be.
- Kara DioGuardi

I think he's been pretty spot on most of the time.
- Kara DioGuardi

I have my own style ... I'm honest. And pretty feisty.
- Kara DioGuardi

I can be pretty tough at times, and nurturing when I have to be.
- Kara DioGuardi