Fantastic interview with great questions. Love when he cracked up at the girls’ editing their video so their names pop up as they’re saying them. The best question was from the lady who asked what he’d learned from his past music experience. Super question. Her accent was cool. “Axium” became “Axiyooom”.

David is indeed the real deal and I called that one back when he had the scary hair and argyle vest kickin. Oh and date whoever you want to David. The fans that are here for your music rather than school girl fantasies could care less.

David, I used to like you so much. But the whole thing with the Hollywood gals (KC esp) were bothersome. I wish you’d keep these people on the down low and you focus on your music because honestly, the girl rumors are a turn off… it’s not the girl either, it’s the type of girl and how the public perceives her.

guilty by association.

David Cook, you are a breath of fresh air. After your career skyrockets, move back home (or at least have a home base there). Please don’t let the Hollywood thing warp you (see John Mayer). I fear that some day they’ll have you telling us which light bulbs to buy and who to vote for… bleh. Stay a midwestern humble guy, I’m begging you.

he looks tired…
poor david. go take a nap
questions were great. other mags/shows should let the fans ask questions

David,

I can’t wait to the end of July for the tour to come to Newark New Jersey. I will be in section D. Your music is awesome….

David,

I can’t wait to the end of July for the tour to come to Newark New Jersey. I will be in section D. Your music is awesome….

The video link is broken.Fix it please.

I love David Cook!! He’s amazing!

Great interview! Thanks RS and DC. : )

A nice, articulate rock star for the rest of us. Like him a lot.

Seems like a talented guy, looking forward to his career. Too bad the Idol machine got its hands on him, but hey, maybe he can whip the franchise into shape.

This guy is the real deal! ROCK ON, DC!!!!

Props to the editor–this came out really adorable, didn’t it? How fun was that to make?

Yeah, he’s a good guy, Cook. Watching him has been fun, hope he goes on to a great record.

I would have love to see you geek out when you met the guitarist of Our Lady Peace.

He’s really down to earth. Can’t wait for his new cd to come out.

Shiny green maternity pants luuuurve!

He’s so adorable! Yes I know what you’d do in that hour before the Earth explodes. And I would like to offer my assistance in that area.

Call me!

He is just awesome. Yeah I agree that he is a smart and articulate man

David - If you were impressed with names edited into a question, I strongly suggest you check out one of your several hundred tributes in YouTube. Look up “Dare you to Move Tribute”. I didn’t make it but everyone loves that one! Love you!

thank you, Rolling Stone, for selecting such interesting questions for David to answer!

Hee, I am so on that video. Thanks for getting my question asked, and thank you David for answering it.

You are my favorite Idol ever! Keep it sleazy, DC!!

A smart, articulate man

its great to see how he really has to think about his answers with this interview since for the past weeks he has to deal with pretty much the same questions a gazillion times over. what a thought-provoking one for him to do and for us his fans greater insight into his psyche…great job, DC and thanks rolling stone..

Great answers to challenging questions. Your voice and musicianship are incredible. Hope you get some rest soon. Can’t wait until your album comes out.

David is the greatest thing that has ever happeded to American Idol. He is the REAL deal. I am proud to be an official Word Nerd! I love his music(his pre-idol stuff is outstanding and showcases his many talents, songwriting included!) Thanks for giving us this interview.

Smart, articulate man

Okay, that was a really cool interview, both in format and in content. I especially liked the last question about what he’s learned from his different steps along the way. (Okay, and his crackup over the fans who edited their video was hilarious.) Rolling Stone: great idea (committed fans always seem to have better questions) and great job choosing the questions, and bravo to all the questioners featured for coming up with interesting ones.

to teddy…….
just keep watching..

My lord, he is just too awesome for words! Loved his (first) answer to the “What would you do if you had one hour left” question! Too funny.

David is the real deal. Beautiful inside and out. I used to think Bo Bice had the best voice ever, but David has moved Bo down to #2!

he is too fantastic for words. ilu, dc!

You’re a rockstar. What planet am I on……..

Oh David, you are so sweet! Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry that you have to expose so much of yourself now - I know I couldn’t do it. Congratulations on your win - you totally deserve it. I look forward to your music and more to come (ie,acting). Thanks again! Diane

Oh, you are so sweet! Thank you!

Where’s the rock star?