363 Quotes by Simon Cowell

Honestly, to see these guys perform tonight is the proudest moment of my life. I came up with the idea four years ago. I just thought we should bring this music to the masses like we've done tonight. You see the reaction.

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.

I couldn't understand a single word you said.

The truth is, Lisa, is that the song was too big for your voice. There were parts during the performance where it was actually painful.

Every show I've ever, you know, produced, essentially it's the show I want to watch myself.

A natural. A total natural. And I like you.

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.

I probably get more satisfaction from making a show than being on a show.

You've got six years of songs to choose from and you chose a song called 'Soap Suds In a Bucket.' Oh, come on.