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00:00 Introduction
02:16 Early context
03:17 Your parents
04:32 Your work ethic, where does it come from
07:20 The importance of respect
11:02 Make the decision to continue the fun
4:24 p.m. Working in a record company's mailroom
20:03 Making your way in the music industry
24h00 Start a record label with your boss
29:19 Creating your first hit record
36:44 Going broke right after creating your first smash hit
43:43 Meeting Pete Waterman, a moment that changed everything
47:41 Being an early adopter of television
56:54 Follow your instinct regardless of the criticism
01:03:34 Looking for Westlife
01:06:34 Death of your father
01:14:41 Your life changed after the birth of your son, Eric
01:20:13 Loyalty, why is it so important to me
01:22:39 Setting new work boundaries in my new life
01:26:19 Advice for a young Simon Cowell
01:28:57 The importance of hard work
01:31:34 Your accident breaks your back in 3 places
01:36:43 Go to therapy
01:43:00 Fundamental advice for anyone starting their career
01:46:43 The importance of legacy
01:50:06 The rise of harassment
01:52:06 One direction
01:55:15 Looking for a new boy band
02:00:37Harry Styles
02:02:58 AI in the music industry
02:06:52 Will One Direction get back together?
02:08:18 The question from the last guest
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