Simon Cowell

"My attitude is, if someone's going to criticize me, tell me to my face."

"The end of the animal trade would leave more time to trap or beat to death pop star wannabes."

"Whether they run a record company or a grocery store, every boss will tell you you're in big trouble if you're borrowing more than you can ever afford to pay back. Delaying the pain for future generations is suicidal. We've got to start getting the deficit down right now, not next year."

"I have always hated celebrities lecturing people on politics. So forgive me. But I am passionate about this country. I am equally passionate about the potential of the people who live here."