Friends Quote by Elton John

I love Simon Cowell, he's a dear friend.

— Cilla Black

Simon and I are good pals. We're friends except when we walk out on 'The X Factor,' he always has a go at me.…

— Louis Walsh

I've always maintained a good relationship with Simon Cowell, and obviously I have a great respect for him, and his show provided me with…

— James Arthur

Simon and I go back and forth with each other, but it's in a different way.

— Ryan Seacrest

Who's this Simon, and why should I do what he says?

— Anonymous

I think to get Simon Cowell out of his comfort zone would be rather interesting. I don't know what I would make him do.

— Keith Barry

Simon Cowell is a pretty rough guy.

— Jon Gruden

“There's just the faintest strain of Simon Cowell running right trough your family, isn't there?”

— Lucy Parker

“Pretend Simon Cowell's watching & criticising you 24/7.
 Brutal [solid] honesty will guide you to greatness. Until you know better, suck it up Cupcake!”

— Lisa Goldin

Simon Cowell is tight. That's why he's so successful - he's able to keep his money to himself.

— Niall Horan

Simon is cool. You know, it's different if you ever see him around his mom. He acts totally different.

— Ruben Studdard

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

— Irving Azoff