The secret of my success is that I make other people money. And, never, ever, be ashamed about trying to earn as much as possible for yourself, if the person you're working with is also making money. That's life!

If you only ever heard Lady Gaga, she's the most boring singer in the world.

The artists who endure are the ones who stay focused even after they have reached the top of their profession.

Talking to celebrities is too much effort. They all think the same.

Good is not enough. You've got to be great.

What I would argue in my defence is that shows like Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor have actually got people more interested in music again and are sending more people into record stores.

I love TV. I love being behind the scenes on a TV show but there's something about, I don't know there's something very special when you've signed an artist and that first record comes in and it's a good record. It is an indescribable feeling.