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.

We have hated the French for years. Now you have just joined the club. It makes you much more likable.

What I'm interested in watching is to make sure that they give the right advice now to the contestants who are going forward because, you know, it's one thing just to criticize but you've got to also give, you know, good advice which is going to help them. Overall, I think they're a good panel.

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.

Every show I've ever, you know, produced, essentially it's the show I want to watch myself.

Holding auditions in front of an audience is testing.

You have an advantage if you win. I always think it's best to be remembered as a winner rather than as the runner-up. It's definitely more fun getting the gold than it is the silver.