Top 112 Quotes by Simon Cowell

Have I got a black book? Yes, it's called a mobile phone. I do get offers. There is no shortage of people if you want to go on dates - working in TV, living in L.A., it is there if you want it.

Thank God kids love following an artist. When you get a group who pop, it's the best thing in the world.

I've always been petrified of working for a boss who I didn't like but who I was in fear of, because I wanted my salary.

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.

I am quite miserable because I'm never satisfied with what I've got. You're always looking for that next high, and that is what I would define as happiness.

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

At 20, you're cocky and you think you can rule the world, and you get it all wrong.

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.

I don't like kids that are pushed into things by stage mums, but when I can see they are having a good time, they're excited and enjoying the process, then I think it's wrong to discriminate.

The only people with power today are the audience. And that is increasing with Twitter, Facebook, and everything else. We cater to their likes and dislikes, and you ignore that at your peril.