Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English reality television judge, entrepreneur, philanthropist, film, record, and television producer. He is most recognized as a judge on the British TV talent competition series Pop Idol, The X Factor, and Britain's Got Talent, and the American TV talent competition shows American Idol, The X Factor, and America's Got Talent. Cowell owns the television production and music publishing house Syco...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth7 October 1959
CityLondon, England
Anyone who goes on 'The X Factor' to make big money will be in for a big shock.
Rules equal boredom, and I don't like that.
Every time I sat in a chemistry lesson, I thought, 'What am I doing this for? I don't ever want to be in a job that involves a Bunsen burner.'
You are a saucy little thing aren't you?
I think that by ignoring the show you're ignoring the audience who put you there.
The end of the animal trade would leave more time to trap or beat to death pop star wannabes.
My own saying is: 'Create the hype, but don't ever believe it.'
If we had to choose one American Idol to go out to dinner with, it would be Fantasia. There are no airs and graces about her... I like her.
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.
Shave off your beard and wear a dress. You would be a great female impersonator.
People confuse ego, lust, insecurity with true love.
Britain's got talent, enormous talent; that's very obvious.
Choosing how you vote should not be a snap verdict based on a few minutes of television.
I'd say the most dangerous thing I've ever done is probably bungee jumping in Thailand.