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Simon Isn't Planning to Freeze Himself After All

American Idol judge was joking, rep says

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(Newser) – Ever the cool cat, Simon Cowell now says he was just kidding recently when he informed Britain’s prime minister he’d like to be frozen after his death, a rep for the American Idol judge tells the Mirror. The 49-year-old reportedly told Gordon Brown “I’d be doing the nation a service” by preserving himself for posterity.

In this 2008 file photo,
In this 2008 file photo, "American Idol" judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson arrive at a promotional event.   (AP Photo)
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell wasn't serious about having himself frozen after death, reps say.   (AP Photo)
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell recently told British PM Gordon Brown he'd like to be frozen after death ... in jest, evidently.   (AP Photo)
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Lula
Feb 25, 09 4:45 PM CST
What an ego this nut has. Reply
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