I can't think of any more powerful moment than when you stand on a stage.

Since the traditional recorded-music business models have drastically changed, there is truly diminished income derived from recorded music by artists - both current and catalog. The touring industry has become much more important as a majority revenue stream and the ancillary fan experiences and promotions that may be derived from it.

History shows fans want consolidation; you see it across the web every place. The big players are people like Google, Amazon, eBay, Facebook.

Life at a public company ain't for me. The board pays you what you're worth, then you get reamed for your compensation.

Recorded music is more a marketing tool than a revenue source.

A lot of people refer to power as shooting a loaded gun. When you have to shoot the gun, you've lost the power. Other people's knowledge of your gun should be enough.

I'm proud to be involved with Simon Cowell and 'X Factor.