Day With David Archuleta

K: So, when is your next concert?

D.A.: On Tuesday. My schedule has been so crazy lately. It's all thanks to American Idol.

K: Oh come on David, you were going to get a record contract with or without Idol. It was only a matter of time.

D.A.: (Panting) I'm just really thankful I got the opportunity. I wouldn't have become worldwide back in Utah.

K: I guess not, but it must be pretty overwhelming to be on the road everyday.

D.A.: It is, but it's for something that I love to do. It's been so amazing!

K: It sounds amazing. It doesn't seem like being runner up on Idol has discouraged you at all.

D.A.: Not at all. Idol was a learning experience. It would have been awesome to win, but David Cook is such a nice guy with so much talent.

K: Wow, most people in your position would be totally resentful of the person that beat them.

D.A.: (Laughing) David is awesome. I could never hate him.

K: Yeah, he is a good musician too. But Simon must have definitely gotten under your skin during the competition.

D.A.: (Laughing) Simon is definitely... something, but he is an amazing judge. He knows what he's talking about.

K: David, do you ever get mad? You're always so happy and smiling.

D.A.: (Laughing) I hope that's a compliment. I'm just not a very angry person.

K: Calmness in a very rare thing in the entertainment business. Well, I wish you so much luck with your career in music. I hope it all works out for you.

D.A.: (Panting and laughing) Thank you so much.