Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell is much more than just the driving force behind "American Idol" - he's also one of the most successful producers and executives in the music business today. Anderson Cooper sits down with the man everyone loves to hate.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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DID YOU KNOW?
- Simon Cowell was born October 7, 1959. After dropping out of high school, he started as a mail room clerk for EMI Music Publishing.
- His yearly income includes an estimated $68 million from appearing on two television shows: "American Idol" and Great Britain's "The X Factor."
- Despite stories to the contrary, Cowell was interested in producing "The Spice Girls," but another producer signed them first.
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Simon may not have a lot of tact, but he is almost always on target. The contestants can learn a lot from him.
BH
Posted by barbara1202@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 8:00 PM ET
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Simon is da man!!!
Posted by cixic on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 8:00 PM ET
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he maybe full of himself but he is honest! that's what makes him lovable..honesty is the best policy!
Posted by lreforba on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 8:39 PM ET
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he is the best i love hem
Posted by gmagrey@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 8:47 PM ET
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Simon does not have tact because he is not really an ethical person. He promotes the politics of personal destruction, not necessarily being "honest." If he were honest, he could give constructive criticism, but instead he chooses to personally target and humiliate individuals. Is that the persona of a smart, lovable, or honest person? Maybe that's what works on the other side of the Atlantic.
Posted by comment9910 on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 8:49 PM ET
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If I were trying to learn to do better at anything, I would prefer honest, if harsh, criticism (Simon) to empty flattery (Paula).
Posted by hamiltonusaf on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 8:49 PM ET
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listen to him will all learn
Posted by crazyneandaball on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 8:51 PM ET
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Simon does not have tact because he is not really an ethical person. He promotes the politics of personal destruction, not necessarily being "honest." If he were honest, he could give constructive criticism, but instead he chooses to personally target and humiliate individuals. This is not harsh, but plain obnoxious. Is that the persona of a smart, lovable, or honest person? Maybe that's what works on the other side of the Atlantic.
Posted by comment9910 on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 8:51 PM ET
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simon is truthfull and honest which makes him the hottest man on t.v.
Posted by melodielofton on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 9:13 PM ET
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I love Simon. But the night he called that young man Bush Baby, he was way out of line. NO ONE has the right to make fun of someone who can not help their looks ! Lost alot of respect for him over that comment.What goes around, comes around!
Posted by tg_mcduffie on Sun, Mar 18, 2007 9:24 PM ET
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