Louis Walsh Quotations

I couldn't make it because I've got a touch of the flu.

Michael Jackson is an inspiration and we are approaching him,

Well, I wasn't smug with Sharon. But I was smug with Simon because I didn't think Steve had the X Factor. I'm not against him, I just think he was Mr Average.

You are all amazing - self congratulation on the girls he chose

Well he's better than Jason Donovan, Pete - with reference to a contestant who Pete said couldn't sing

Absolutely yes, I feel like the winner because G4 are doing so well. As well as doing a second album and having a successful tour, they've done duets with people like Cliff Richard, Robin Gibb and Lesley Garrett.

That's a bit late, isn't it? I have been working with my acts for three weeks now and I often text them and chat on the phone. Sharon flew into the country last week to be with hers. It looks like Simon only has a couple of days to get things right.

I'm worried they look too skinny now. The problem is everyone's telling them how good they look.

Chico wants this - I'm not taking his dream away.

What is the difference between God and Bono? God doesn't wander down Grafton Street thinking he's Bono.

The girls look like they are a band already - the boys don't

When I write my book, Ill tell the real story of Cheryl

There is more talent per square metre in Ireland than there is anywhere else. We just don't harness or help them ... the radio stations prefer to support the likes of Rihanna and Beyonce.