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Cowell Wants Himself Frozen for Posterity

Idol judge convinced science will someday bring him back to life

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 23, 2009 1:07 PM CST

(Newser) – Simon Cowell thinks future generations will need his snark, the Daily Mail reports. While dining with British PM Gordon Brown recently, the American Idol judge said he intends to have his body frozen after death. “Science is bound to work out a way of bringing us back,” he reasoned. Asked if he was serious, Cowell, 49, replied, “Completely. I’d be doing the nation a service.”

But Cowell couldn’t convince Brown cryogenics was right for him. “There may be a public campaign to stop me!” the prime minister said.

American Idol judge Simon Cowell listens to a question during the 2007 Fox Winter Press Tour, in this file photo.
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell listens to a question during the 2007 Fox Winter Press Tour, in this file photo.   (AP Photo)
In this 2008 file photo, Simon Cowell attends the Details magazine Party in Beverly Hills, Calif.
In this 2008 file photo, Simon Cowell attends the Details magazine Party in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo)
Simon Cowell is seen on stage during the season finale of American Idol, May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Simon Cowell is seen on stage during the season finale of American Idol, May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Images for Fox)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 6 comments
Guest
Feb 24, 2009 5:48 AM CST
As a disembodied head in a jar, I envy the dead.
Guest
Feb 23, 2009 2:28 AM CST
Ha ! I thought exactly the same thing when I saw the headline. Cowell, what a douchebag.
Caps
Feb 23, 2009 2:22 AM CST
Great comment, Robert-Dada.

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