A Quote by Sonu Nigam

I was the first judge in the 'Indian Idol' format. The biggest risk when you adapt a format from a country in the West is how to make it your own, so I remember at the press conference for Indian 'X Factor,' the press would ask, 'Who is Simon Cowell?' And I said 'Why don't you ask Simon Cowell, 'Who is Sonu Nigam?'

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Sonu Nigam
Indian - Musician
Born: July 30, 1973

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 a platform to reach a lot of people, so I have the upmost respect for Simon Cowell.

James Arthur

I've never believed that 'Idol' as a franchise is beholden to any individual because everybody said it would die the minute Simon Cowell left, and it hasn't.

Nigel Lythgoe

If Simon Cowell asked me, of course I would love to do 'X Factor.'

Ronan Keating

Unfortunately, there is no 'X Factor U.S.A.' without Simon Cowell.

Kevin Reilly

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

Irving Azoff

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

Irving Azoff

I don't have anything against Simon Cowell and 'The X Factor.'

Marilyn Manson

The 'X Factor' is the biggest show on TV and the other shows are just copying us with their silly chairs. Simon Cowell is the king of TV and if he's not involved then it's not good.

Louis Walsh

I've never seen American Idol but I am grateful to them. That show is one of Fox's biggest moneymakers, and some of that money goes to pay for shows like Prison Break. Simon Cowell's been signing my paychecks and for that I say thanks.