My family went out to eat at a small Thai restaurant today. Just as our food was delivered, I hear from the table behind us a voice uttering those powerful words: American Idol. Now, I don't know if anyone else is like me, but every time I hear the name, my heart leaps.

And especially since last night was Wednesday. And Adam performed on American Idol. So when I hear the name, my heart stops for a second, and then instantly I develop a super-consciousness for any sounds coming from the family sitting behind us.

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