I grew up when the whole Motown thing was huge. The charts in those days were dominated by groups more than solo artists at one point. Simon Cowell artistchartday Change image and share on social
If I had one dog, I'd want a hundred. If I had one kid, I'd probably want a hundred. I mean, it's just the way I am. Simon Cowell doghundredkid Change image and share on social
Not everybody is perfect, and I don't think we should be looking for perfect people. Simon Cowell peopleperfect Change image and share on social
I was never given any hand-outs. I started at the bottom and was very good at finding people who knew more than me and learning from them. Simon Cowell bottomfindgood Change image and share on social
I could just sit back and get someone to spin my achievements, I suppose, but when I see others do it, I always think, 'Why are you telling me how successful you are?' I am always suspicious of those kinds of boasts. Simon Cowell achievementbackboast share on social
There was nothing I could - and wanted to - learn in school. It was just a complete waste of my time. Simon Cowell completelearnschool Change image and share on social
I've always treated the music business as a business. Simon Cowell businesshavemusic Change image and share on social
When I was young and we got caught pinching apples, we got a smack from the local policeman. Today if that happened he would be sued. There is a tendency to punish the victim, not the criminal. If someone broke into my house or my mum's house, I worry that the burglar has more rights than me. Simon Cowell applebreakburglar share on social
I hate belongings. I hate clutter. It really bothers me because I can't think properly. If you've got distractions in front of you, your mind goes nuts. Simon Cowell belongingbotherclutter Change image and share on social
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 generations is suicidal. We've got to start getting the deficit down right now, not next year. Simon Cowell affordbackbig share on social