When I think of invention, I always think of America. You're always seeing ads: 'Have you got the next big idea?' There seems to be that spirit in America of inventions and inventors. Simon Cowell americabigidea Change image and share on social
I love producing shows. And so when you're on a show where other people are making decisions you don't necessarily agree with it, after a while you start to feel like a passenger. Simon Cowell agreedecisionfeel Change image and share on social
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. Simon Cowell airamericanchoose Change image and share on social
What I would argue in my defence is that shows like 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'The X Factor' have actually got people more interested in music again and are sending more people into record stores. Simon Cowell arguebritaindefence Change image and share on social
My own saying is: 'Create the hype, but don't ever believe it.' Simon Cowell createhype Change image and share on social
If you've got a big mouth and you're controversial, you're going to get attention. Simon Cowell attentionbigcontroversial Change image and share on social
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 achievementartistbritain Change image and share on social
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, with laws that date back hundreds of years, and I don't think that's right. Simon Cowell artistbackcontract share on social
I should get a dog. I would get a rescue dog. I like mutts; I don't care. I would probably get a three-legged dog no one else would want. Simon Cowell caredogleg Change image and share on social