“ It was like orderin a hamburger and getting only the buns"(After Brooke White of season 7 on american idol sang the song 'Hero'by Mariah Carey) Simon Cowell
“ You sounded like Dolly parton on helium."(After kristy lee cook of season 7 on american idol,sang her country rendition of the Beatles'"Eight Days A Week.) Simon Cowell
“ I've always been petrified of working for a boss who I didn't like but who I was in fear of, because I wanted my salary. Simon Cowell
“ You don't go into anything contemplating failure, because if you did, you wouldn't make it. Simon Cowell
“ I have total respect for anyone who discovers a band like Snow Patrol. I would be hopeless at signing a rock band, or anything alternative, cause I don't know what that audience are into and I don't p… Simon Cowell
“ Money brings you security and choice. You can make decisions in a different way if you have a lot of money. But when you have nothing, you have a naivety, and a more fearless attitude because you have… Simon Cowell
“ I turned down many chances to be on TV before 'Pop Idol' because I really wasn't interested in being famous. I didn't need it and didn't want it. Simon Cowell
“ My dad said to me, 'Work hard and be patient.' It was the best advice he ever gave me. You have to put the hours in. Simon Cowell
“ I couldn't think of anything worse than being in an unhappy marriage. It worries me because I've seen it destroy people. Simon Cowell
“ For the music business, social networking is brilliant. Just when you think it's doom and gloom and you have to spend millions of pounds on marketing and this and that, you have this amazing thing now… Simon Cowell
“ My proudest achievement has been the success of the shows and artists I have been involved with, because they were made in Britain. Simon Cowell
“ If I go into a relationship with an artist, which at most is going to last five years, we have a 100-page contract covering every eventuality. Whereas with marriage you go into it with no contract, wi… Simon Cowell
“ I have always hated celebrities lecturing people on politics. So forgive me. But I am passionate about this country. I am equally passionate about the potential of the people who live here. Simon Cowell
“ Whether they run a record company or a grocery store, every boss will tell you you're in big trouble if you're borrowing more than you can ever afford to pay back. Delaying the pain for future generat… Simon Cowell
“ I was bought an electric guitar when I was 12, but my guitar teacher beat me up. I didn't like guitar lessons and I got quite bored. My teacher was obviously bored giving me lessons, and one day I off… Simon Cowell
“ The end of the animal trade would leave more time to trap or beat to death pop star wannabes. Simon Cowell
