I actually don't understand a word Paula's saying anymore. It's like a new language.

I think you have to judge everything based on your personal taste. And if that means being critical, so be it. I hate political correctness. I absolutely loathe it.

I'd say the most dangerous thing I've ever done is probably bungee jumping in Thailand...

You don't go into anything contemplating failure, because if you did, you wouldn't make it.

Anyone who goes on 'The X Factor' to make big money will be in for a big shock.

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)

On one level, going bust didn't bother me. It was the 80s, and there wasn't the stigma about bankruptcy that you might think. My mates weren't bothered. My dad was in business.. he knew that it happened, too. He loaned me the money to bail me out, and I got a loan from the bank to pay him back.