363 Quotes by Simon Cowell

I think if you’re an unhappy person, you’re always going to be an unhappy person. You’re probably going to be less unhappy if your business is doing well, if I’m being honest.

It’s the government’s job to encourage entrepreneurialism and investment. Most importantly, it’s the government’s duty to inspire confidence.

My advice would be if you want to pursue a career in the music business, don’t.

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.

It’s not our intention to be mean. That’s just within us.

There’s one argument that says we shouldn’t be putting these kids on under the age of 16. I think you’ve got to take it case by case.

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

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

I was so tired, wasn’t having fun any more, and wasn’t sure if I wanted to do this any longer. So I turned my phone off and sorted my head out. It was the opposite of a breakdown really, it was a break-up – I got rid of all the idiots, realised my job was supposed to be fun, and got on with my life.