I met someone the other night who's 28 years old, and he hasn't worked a day since he left college because he's pursuing a dream he'll never, ever realize: He thinks he's a great singer. Actually, he's crap.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer

I think that by ignoring the show you're ignoring the audience who put you there.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer

I think you have to judge everything based on your personal taste. And if that means being critical, so be it. I hate political correctness. I absolutely loathe it.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer

If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer

If I said to most of the people who auditioned, 'Good job, awesome, well done,' it would have made me actually look and feel ridiculous. It's quite obvious most of the people who turned up for this audition were hopeless.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer

If you've got a big mouth and you're controversial, you're going to get attention.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer

My attitude is, if someone's going to criticize me, tell me to my face.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer

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
Entertainer

Not everybody is perfect, and I don't think we should be looking for perfect people.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer

Shave off your beard and wear a dress. You would be a great female impersonator.

Simon Cowell
Entertainer