Simon Cowell

I like spaghetti bolognese, I like baked beans on toast. I hate French food. I hate fancy food.

When someone asks, 'Does success make you into a monster?' I always say, 'No, it enables you to be a monster.'

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.'

I've conducted an experiment on my kids. Instead of denying them access to media, I've encouraged it. They read comic books, play Nintendo and watch way too much TV.

I have always had confidence in my own ability.

Most reporters who come to me get their stories directly from press releases. Very few do what one would consider to be their professional duty.