David shared some thoughts with Sponkit about his hopes for the future, what he thought about the American Idol judges, and offered advice to next season’s contestants.

Simon Cowell: “He’s a pretty tough guy. You never know what he’s going to say.”

The biggest lesson he’s learned: “Always be yourself.”

On advice to the next season of Idol hopefuls: “Remember what they love about music and to just enjoy it…Be prepared for the work…[But] it’s so worth it.”

Future plans: “I just hope to continue working on music. I want to start on an album…I would love to write my own stuff.”