You don't hate the mosquito; you just want it out of your face.

I think the best singers in the world, historically, are American. Britain's got its fair share, as well, but some of the greatest singers, ever, whether you're talking about Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey or Aretha Franklin, are from the legacy here.

Music should always be polarizing. What one person likes, somebody else hates. And I hate that kind of snobbery in pop music. The fact that so many people are getting upset over this one song is hysterical. And if people like it, that's great.

It was like orderin a hamburger and getting only the buns" (After Brooke White of season 7 on american idol sang the song 'Hero' by Mariah Carey)

Not everybody is perfect, and I don't think we should be looking for perfect people.

If you've got a big mouth and you're controversial, you're going to get attention.

I do see a big difference in the American work ethic compared to the British work ethic in a lot of artists.