EW Interview with David Cook

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What do you think about buzz that David Archuleta's already got this whole competition sewn up and it's really a race for second place?

DAVID COOK: The finale's in May, so we got a long way to go. But he's a fantastic performer, and more importantly, he's a fantastic guy. Whatever happens, nobody here doesn't deserve this — and that's a double negative, but that's okay.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: There's a bunch more theme nights coming up — are there any from past years that you'd love to take a swing at? Any you're dreading?

DAVID COOK: I'm trying not to think too far ahead, because I worry that I'm going to overlook all this. So tonight, I'm enjoying all of this, but come tomorrow it's all about next week.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Is there any song you're dying to sing on the show?

DAVID COOK: If I get to do anything by Our Lady Peace or Big Rick, I'll be really happy. Two of my favorite bands. If they ever fell under the parameters of what we do week to week, I'd just be pleased as punch.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The finals are when some contestants have makeovers. Anything you'd love or loathe to change?

DAVID COOK: [Pushes out stomach and grabs it] I've got this fantastic ab that I've been working on for a while. [Laughs] You know, the hair is always going to be a work in progress. I've got 15 hairs on the top of my head to work with, anyway. You know, I'm more worried about my performance at all times, and the image stuff is nice, but to me, it's secondary.