Nigel Lythgoe – 7 Quotes

7 Quotes by Nigel Lythgoe

There’s no question ‘Amazing Race’ is a beautifully produced show.

– Nigel Lythgoe

And what is a stage dad, or a stage mom? It’s someone who’s protective. That’s all.

– Nigel Lythgoe

In my lifetime, I’ve discovered a great many incredibly talented individuals. Some have achieved stardom. Simultaneously, I’ve seen many dreams shattered, egos destroyed and lives changed forever. The end destination may well be fame and fortune, but the road to stardom is littered with broken hearts.

– Nigel Lythgoe

Since we launched the original ‘Pop Idol’ in England, I’ve remained close with Simon Fuller. Working as executive producer on ‘American idol’ for its first seven years not only was an inspirational journey into the heart of American pop culture, it opened my eyes to the untapped potential of the incredibly dynamic young people in this world.

– Nigel Lythgoe

Since I’ve been in the U.S. I’ve lost the back of my heart, 15 ft. of intestine and my marriage – and God, I miss my intestine.

– Nigel Lythgoe

I don’t think rap really fits in to ‘American Idol’ in the sense that I believe rap is an art form in itself more akin to poetry, more akin to drama, if you will.

– Nigel Lythgoe

It takes two to make a relationship, but only one to screw it up.

– Nigel Lythgoe