Simon Cowell Best Quotations

When you get your first pay cheque, it's the best feeling in the world.

I don't think you're the best singer, but you're interesting. I kind of prefer you to last year's winner, actually.

I think you're going to be a very successful model. And it's best to be great at something rather than not so good at something.

It is a personal thrill for me to play a role in giving the best young singers in America a shot at realizing their dreams. I'm also happy to be working with my good friend Simon Fuller for the foreseeable future and I look forward to continuing to be a part of the Fox network and the phenomenal success that is American Idol .

Thank God for Chris. This, for me, was the only real-world performance. I can actually imagine you having a hit with this record. . . . Best tonight by a mile.

Thank God for Chris Daughtry. We had some good performances tonight, but this was the only real-world performance. Best tonight by and large.

This is the show I've always wanted to make. We are looking for the best entertainer or entertainers in America.

At five seasons, I think, potentially, you are the best male vocalist we've ever had.

In my opinion, this was your best performance so far.