"I'm Excited Not To Be The Newbie Anymore!"

Now officially a year into his post-Idol career, David took a seat with New York Post's Jarett Wieselman yesterday to discuss his time on the show last year, his work since becoming an Idol-winner, and his plans for the future. Check out the full interview below!

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Im glad im not the only one who spends too much time looking at home furnishings and wanting to spend time with my pets! lol. Its great to see you looking so happy and healthy and looking forward in such a positive way XX

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Suz

Hey, thanks for an amazing year of your talents. Also, if you ever wanted to schedule a Canadian tour it would make me and so many others extremely happy. Thanks so much Eye-wink

Everyone found me weird when I cried during the Season 8 finale...not because I was disappointed with the result but because at that point you were no longer the reigning Idol. But after I read this- that you were actually happy to not be the newbie anymore, I was relieved. I know you will be here for the long haul! And we will be here to support you! No other Idol can replace you! Smiling Your performances during your season will forever be remembered! Long live DC!!! Woohoo!!!

you will always be my number # 1 idol.. I hope you come back here in Manila, Philippines. We love to see you again.

Love yah and Take care..

I know this sounds kind of weird but since you won idol, i cant bare to watch it knowing that your not going to be on there...............wow that does sound creepy. Oh, and dont worry, no matter how long this lasts i will always love you and will always be your biggest fan!

lav yaah COOK!
come back here in the philippines!
i want to see you again!
and ofcourse,FOREVER!
huhu.

Always enjoy hearing how you're doing and how you're handling this amazing, yet smetimes crazy, new lifestyle! Can't wait to see you on July 5th! Enjoy your time off and give Dublin a hug from me!

Enjoy your time off with Dublin. I've owned two Scotties and they are he very best and cutest dogs on earth. they are very loyal and sometimes smart. Take good care of him.

you'll be the one i remember most!!!! thank you for staying yourself and being someone to be inspired by!!!

~jesserzzz

ps new tattoo?

i love seeing him and just listen to him talk! i could do that for days (:
i love that he smiles with his whole heart & just glows Smiling it's beautiful!
i hope you acheeve(sp?) everything you want in this life David!
you have my support Eye-wink

Relax and have a good. well deserved vay-cay and when you return we will still be here ready to support you 100% ~ Patti =)

DAVID, You are so relax when doing interviews that it makes them more fun to watch. I am glad that
you are getting a vacation,and even though we will miss you alot, we want you to please rest
and enjoy you puppy and new home. We aren't going anywhere and will wait patiently for your
return. ~franniewessel (rascalete)

I enjoy watching that interview, I love him especially when he smile and laugh, DAVID COOK is indeed a talented and great person that is why he is always my AMERICAN IDOL! Soar high COOKIE!!!

GREAT INTERVIEW! Such a hottie - and sweet, too! Good luck with the room/house design. We saw you walking Dublin in Tulsa, bet he has grown - how old is he? We are so stoked that you are coming back home to Tulsa in June!! Can hardly wait for another DC concert - will it be similiar to the set at TU concert? Who cares - DAVID COOK< LIVE AND IN PERSON!!!
I agree with an earleir post - this is the only album I have ever enjoyed all the way through, and that includes all Beatle albums.

It's a great interview. Thanks very much for posting it on the front page to make sure we all got to enjoy it!

That was a cool interview. It is neat to see and to show eveyone that you are as talented as you are. Music designer and an all around sweet guy.
Where has the time gone? You will always be the number one Idol. Kris is good but you always will be great.
I will be at the Mystic Lake concert in Prior Lake,Mn. It is a neat venue. Hope you enjoy yourself here in Minneapolis.
It would be neat if you could be in an interview on TV here in the Cities. Let us all know if that would happen. Maybe you could have Dublin with you? He sure is a cutie.
Wishing you all the good luck in the world in the future. Am anxious to see you and looking forward to hear and listen to a new album.
Take care. love ya Kamperkat2

Thanks for the blog! haha it was so funny when you were like "I am into couches right now" lol I bet you are a good decorater..It would be awesome to do a vlog on your house when it is done Smiling..The permanent cover looks great. U did and awesome job..You should really design some t-shirts..it would be awesome Smiling <3

I had no idea you designed the permanent cover, because it really is gorgeous-- and its a fantabulous picture, I must say Sticking out tongue Hehe, my favourite 'person' to spend time with, in the entire world, is my dog too, so I completely understand. Booya, CoconutHead, you top David Cook on favourite list Sticking out tongue You are amazing, and I'm sure I'm gonna be a fan until I'm really frickin old! I love ya David, keep rocking Laughing out loud

hey david, good luck with your career! When I'm older, I'll probably get to tell my kids about the "David Cook" whose rise to fame i followed just like how my mom told me about her being a fan of Elvis Presley! haha
everyone knows you'll make it big just like the artists that are well respected nowadays Smiling rock on!

= gracie =

Watching that brings back memories of that ever oh so great Season 7 Finale. It will always be EPIC. and so will the name DAVID COOK .

It's awesome to hear that you I starting to write more music for a new album. But I don't know how you'll top this one can't wait to see. I have to admit your album was the first album that I actually listen to the whole thing and not skip a song every song on the album is great.
LOL Cougar Joanne Arnold

It is just scary how good David is at EVERYTHING! When I saw the cover art for the Permanent Charity Single, I thought, wow, someone did a great job with that! I liked it more than his album cover. I had NO idea he designed it.

What an amazing guy - I can't wait to see him live again on Sunday at the Cat's Cradle in North Carolina! I know the show will be special - they all are! I have to say, I've never been this much of a fan of anyone or anything.

theirs a ring on his left ring finger

David, You all were awesome, to short though, just over an hour. Really wanted to here songs like Declaration, Life on the moon, Breathe Tonight, Avalanche, I Did It For You. We are going to see you again at the Ohio State Fair on Aug 8th. Will you play longer then? I'm a 48 year old and I took my son Matthew to see you at the Midland, 10th birthday today the 29th. It was his first concert! He loved it! We were in the balcony! I was amazed at the age levels at your concert! I haven't been this excited about music since Genesis, Styx, Journey and Boston. Can't wait until you record another CD! Is your first CD available anywhere? Anyway, we look forward to seeing you again. You are in our prayers the loss of your Bro. Keep it coming and never give up the music, its so good. YOU ROCK! By the way, I wanted to stay to get your autograph and meet you but my son was so tired and had school the next day. Maybe next time. Stay grounded and humble and you will go far. Theresa

David,

Great interview and really great hair! : ) O.K., listen up man...you ARE here to stay so don't worry about going anywhere or not having this fantastic platform to do what you love!! Nobody at DCO will let this ride end for you anytime soon so go forward, live long & prosper...and keep the music comin'. We can't get enough.

P.S., HGTV has some great shows to check out while you're chillin' with Dublin during the tour. I recommend Color Splash & Divine Design to bring out the colors and styles you crave for your home! Yes, this is very non-masculine but who cares...you can handle it! : )

See ya in Virginia Beach,
Candy : )

OMG loved it! btw i luv the couch and the man sitting on it Eye-wink

You are still looking good - love your new hair style! I will always love your voice and will keep buying your CD's in the future. Please keep making new music for us - we all love you!! Have fun on your tour. My cousin in AR saw you in the Revolution Room in Little Rock and said it was great!! He is a Cook too and loves music! I hope to see you some day in Phoenix or Mesa, Arizona. Love ya, Kathy in AZ

Hi David
Your interview was so wonderful the way they keep zooming in on that beautiful face you have brought so much joy and laughter into my life this past year, when i feel down all i have to do is put on your music or come visit my computer to see that wonderful smile.
When you open your mouth to speak its like there is no other person in the world only you, You will always be the one artist i will follow till the day i die, from the moment you audition for american idol there was something about you that made me just want to see more and more, its like i cant get enough of seeing you, when i watch any tv show that your on i dont even see the band David cook is the only person i see because you are the greatest gift we could have as an artist and as a person, never change david you are a wonderful human being, when God created David Cook he did the world a great favour . i will buy any record you ever make because you are the greatest david.

David Roland Cook!

WHAAAT? You're too talented. You'll be around for a very long time, so long as your passion doesn't change. Also, OT, but yes, you are important enough to Twitter & I appreciate your words in any website / venue I can find them.. They help. And for the record, I saw the vid doing ADAM on Twitter with the kids. One in a million you are.

BTW...Love the silver rings... very edgy. Thanks for keeping your fans in the loop. Can't wait to catch you guys in July!

Take Care

<3 AS ALWAYS Peace Love & Happiness..
Prayers 2!
Omaha

Just continue what you are doing, and everything should be fine. A lot of people all over the universe love you. Keep it up, God Bless....More Power....

It's nice to know you have a good head on your shoulders and have your priorities straight. Rare trait in musicians and men (haha). Can't wait to hear what you come up with for the next cd, out of the four I own I haven't found a song yet that I don't like. - Meredith

David - I saw a youtube where you said there is room for Adam and Kris you just hope there is still room for you - no worries at all. As far as I am concerned - I like both those new guys - but you are the only American Idol I have ever followed and cared about. There is no one like you - the person you are - then add the music and your personality and your causes you fight for. You're the best. You will have a long career and I will follow it all the way. God bless you. Thanks for making me love music again. Judy Fitz

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~L

Hope you get to spend lots of time with Dubbers on your much-deserved vacation.
We'll be waiting patiently for you to "Come Back To Us" Smiling

Keep on rockin' David! Here in Manila, you will always be our baby....our number one IDOL!

You are so humble, sweet and talented and I hope you have a long rewarding career......you certainly deserve it. Love hearing about Dublin too!

watching you in an interview or listening to one I love it all your living my dream

Haha, I loved it! I want to see more of David Cook and the others! Laughing out loud

Good job, man. super KUDOS to you ... You're hard work is appreciated. You're hard work is paying-off. I love your charisma, energy and relentless pursuit of perfection. Fan-tab-u-lous, delicious sounds for all to hear. Come -n- get sum while they are hot. I like the interview part about opinions. So true.
Hold-on to your saddles boyz -n- girlz the next year is gonna be smok'in......Hot. Thanks, David! We love, that you love, what you do.

DMA