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 ...and I would walk through the room and mock them.
But slowly I got interested. Now, I don’t miss it. I think it is the most entertaining family show on television. It’s wholesome and fun. It reminds me of sitting with my family forty years ago (back when everyone had only one TV and it probably wasn’t color) watching Ed Sullivan or the Smothers Brothers.
But what I really like about the show is Simon Cowell. I know he gets a lot of press for being rude and blunt and even obnoxious. But when he gives his opinion, you know where he stands.
“I haven’t done anything particularly harsh. Harshness to me is giving somebody false hopes and not following through. That’s harsh. Telling some guy or girl with zero talent that they have zero talent actually is a kindness.”
I like Simon Cowell because he speaks the truth, and I believe in the truth – it’s the only thing that sets you free. Certainly he could be kinder. And I have no tolerance for his insulting personal comments (“I don't mean to be rude, but you look like the Incredible Hulk’s wife”). But he gets to the heart of the matter, and people are usually better off after he’s done with them.
I also find it interesting that the one person the contestants want to hear from is Simon. Randy often dilutes the truth and Paula is overly nice. It’s fairly easy to get their approval. But Simon, that’s a different matter. Paula might like you even if you have no talent, but if Simon says you can perform, then you know you probably have a chance.
“I met someone the other night who is 28 years old, and he hasn't worked a day since he left college because he's pursuing a dream he'll never, ever realize: He thinks he's a great singer. Actually, he's crap. But nobody has said to him, ‘Why have you been wasting your time for eight years?’”
It hurts to hear the truth. But it is better than wasting eight years.
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