[1entrepreneur]

Yep, he really used his exposure and experience on American Idol to branch out into other things.

Good on him.

[ChosenList.com]

The guy is amazing

[Mooseman2181]

he's not amazing, but he did make 72 million last year

[Mr.81]

He got money for the latest UK #1 too...

[dontheinfoguy]

I've got a new respect for the guy. You focus on your strengths and let others help you with your weakness's. I only saw him in American Idol and I think it had the most balanced judges. It was like having the power puff girls judge people. Sugar, Spice, and everything Nice. Paula amost always says something very nice, Simon telling the Brutal and honest truth, and Randy was in between most of the time.

Good for you simon for making that much money working a job.

[subziro]

He is unbelievable at making money

[alexdiong]

He is definitely one smart guy. One thing I learn from him is be different.

[Team London]

Great story. The guy is the real deal, unlike half the manufactured 'personalities' on television

[steve000]

He knows what he is doing, and does it very well - simple as. But that's all you need.

[themightyflog]

Simon is cool. I love how he really got started to help out a girlfriend so she could make a record! Investing in folks is how he made it big.

[Benji888]

I like him too, just imagine how bad American idol would be without him lol

[Uta]

I learn a lot from this guy!

[ukevents]

His acts have dominated the music charts at Christmas for several years now in the UK and essentially if your a record producer - thats your job. He has undeniable talent and deserves to be knighted by the Queen.

[money making machine]

People complain he is harsh but life is harsh he makes me proud to be a British Entrepreneur as he speaks his mind and is almost always right in what he says.

[Satch]

Anther key thing to appreciate about Simon Cowell is that he lost everything at 29, he went completely bust. Yet he built himself back up to where he is now - awesome!