Dream the impossible dream . . .

... with emphasis on the "impossible."

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A woman arrested at “American Idol” tryouts says she will continue to follow her dream to sing.

Brittany Acosta, 21, was arrested when police say she tried to force her way into the competition. ...

According to police, she said: “I’m not leaving. This is my dream. My life is ruined.”

Acosta admits she’s tried out at six different times in six different cities to try to make “American Idol.”

Costa was arrested last month and charged with trespassing. She’s accused of showing up at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for “American Idol” tryouts without credentials and refusing to leave.

I am reminded of the remark of the Old West steam engine locomotive engineer who saw a buffalo ahead of him, charging the train at full tilt. "Old boy," he said, "I admire your courage but your judgment stinks." And so with Ms. Costa: we may admire her determination but at some point her judgment doesn't seem too good.

This is what she's up against every time she goes to an audition:

And that is only part of the crowd trying to get an audition.