Nigel Lythgoe Quotes

A collection of quotes by Nigel Lythgoe.

Nigel Lythgoe is an English television producer and director. Born on July 9, 1949, in Wirral, England, he gained prominence as the co-creator and executive producer of the reality show "American Idol" and the dance competition series "So You Think You Can Dance" in the United States. Lythgoe has also been involved in the production of several television programs, including "Popstars," "Superstars of Dance," and "C3: The Extreme Youth Series." He has received numerous awards for his contributions to the television industry and is known for his expertise in talent competitions and dance.

Since I've been in the U.S. I've lost the back of my heart,

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.

It takes two to make a relationship, but only one to screw i

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

I don't think rap really fits in to 'American Idol' in the s

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.

Since we launched the original 'Pop Idol' in England, I've r

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.

And what is a stage dad, or a stage mom? It's someone who's

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

There's no question 'Amazing Race' is a beautifully produced

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

In my lifetime, I've discovered a great many incredibly tale

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.