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Simon Cowell gets "more of a buzz" working with One Direction than he does from being on TV.
The British star - who has returned to 'The X Factor' judging panel in the UK - claims he doesn't miss "being a d**khead" on the American version of the reality series, which was axed earlier this year due to poor ratings after three seasons, because working with the boyband requires him to use his brain.
He said: "Luckily, I was dragged kicking and screaming on to TV in the first place. I'm not going to deny that I've liked it. I mean, I've had a great time. There are definitely more pluses than minuses to it, and there is quite a buzz when people recognise you. But if I'm being honest, it's more of a buzz being part of One Direction than being on television."
Simon, 55, admits it was "emotional" watching the 'Story of My Life' hitmakers perform in front of 80,000 people at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles recently, and hopes he can find another group like them in the future.
He told The Financial Times: "I always say to my staff, when we sit in creative meetings, beating ourselves up, 'One good idea a year can pay for the next 10.' I was at the Rose Bowl, looking down at the crowd that was watching my group. I felt like I'd really used my brain, rather than being a d**khead on an American TV show."
He added: "A mile before we got there, they'd closed the roads off and we were allowed through the police barricades. That's when I felt the effect that five people have had on California from a show we made in the UK. Having a cigarette with the boys a few minutes before they went on was emotional, it was a good feeling. [That kind of success] isn't going to happen every year but it might just happen again. That's what it's about - you go in there thinking, 'I hope it does.' "

Susan Sarandon says she and Jonathan Bricklin aren't "an ordinary couple."
The 68-year-old actress, who started dating the 37-year-old entrepreneur in 2009 following her split from Tim Robbins, admits she is "in love," but hinted she has no desire to move in with her beau.
The 'Tammy' star initially played coy when asked about her relationship and told the UK's Hello! Magazine: "Our collaboration extends into several areas."
But she then admitted: "We don't live under the same roof. We're not an ordinary couple."
The Oscar winner also brushed off critics of their age gap, saying: "It's the soul of a person that interests me. When you are in love, the question of age, sex, colour no longer hold any importance."
Susan previously revealed she found it difficult to move on from Tim, whom she split from in 2009 after 23-years together.
She said: "[It was] exciting and simultaneously terrifying because there are certain comforts you take for granted in long-term relationships. Even though in my business I meet lots of people, you think of yourself differently when you're on the market than when you're not. So, yes, I'd be lying if I said it was an easy transition."

Jennifer Lopez reportedly went on a dinner date ex-boyfriend Diddy last night (09.10.14).
The 'Booty' hitmaker, who recently admitted she has still "nothing but love and respect" for the rapper despite splitting from him in 2001 after two years of dating, was spotted dining at Mr Chow's eatery in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles with the 44-year-old star before they moved on to Hooray Henrys for a mutual friend's birthday party.
An eyewitness told E! News that the duo arrived at the nightclub separately with different friends, but "quickly found each other and greeted with smiles and a long hug."
The 45-year-old beauty, who has six-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, recently gushed about how much Diddy still means to her.
She said: "Here's the thing about me and Puff, and I'm sorry I'll always call him Puff, we always root for each other, we always support each other. It's great after all these years to know and watch him do all that he's done.
"To see him do all that he's done makes me proud and to know that he's still in the game so strong and to know that he supports me and is proud of me is a beautiful thing."
She added: "We shared a moment in our lives and that never goes away. There's nothing but love and respect and always somebody over here cheering for you."
Jennifer's comments came just one day after Diddy insisted he is "lucky" to count her amongst his exes.
Speaking about her incredible physique, he said: "Oh my God. I'm so lucky to have that great woman in my history, she is one of the greatest I've ever seen.
"I mean, it's great. It's a work of art. It's something that will go down in history, for real it will. But also her talent, her drive, her determination, she will never give up. She's a great friend of mine, always will be my friend, and I mean that thing is just incredible, man."

Tracy Morgan is slowly learning to walk again.
The former '30 Rock' star, who suffered brain injuries, a broken femur, broken nose and broken ribs when a Walmart truck smashed into the limo bus in which he was travelling in with friends in New Jersey in June, was recently spotted using a wheelchair, but continues to make "slow progress" in his recovery.
The 45-year-old comedian's lawyer Benedict Morelli is quoted by PEOPLE magazine as saying: "He's a bit more mobile. He's able to take some steps and doesn't have to be in a wheelchair every single minute."
But he confirmed the actor may never fully recover from the crash.
He said: "He's a fighter, but we don't know if he's going to be the old Tracy again.
"[He] has up and down days.
"He's still in rehab, he's struggling, and this is troubling to him."
Tracy was extremely upset when Walmart recently accused him in court of being at least partially responsible for his injuries, as they claim he wasn't wearing a seatbelt, and recently hit back at the retail giant, insisting "my friends and I were doing nothing wrong".
His lawyer said: "He was so upset. It was all over the place. He was reading about it and seeing in on TV... he replayed to me that he wanted to say something."

Molly Sims has been battling severe morning sickness.
The 41-year-old actress recently announced she is expecting her second child with husband Scott Stuber and admits she has been struggling to stick to her healthy diet, but thinks she is over the worst symptoms.
The blonde beauty, who is four months pregnant, said: "I've been so sick for three months. Morning sickness - it's all-day sickness. I gagged on my toothpaste."
Asked if she has been experiencing cravings, she said: "Sugar! It takes everything in my power not to eat a piece of cake in five seconds flat."
The 'Everyday Supermodel' author has yet to tell her son Brooks, two, that he is set to become a big brother.
She added to Us Weekly magazine: "We've casually mentioned it. We're waiting until he's a few months older."
The couple are planning to keep the gender of their unborn baby a surprise, but thinks Brooks would welcome a brother with open arms.
She added: "He's a boy, so that's what he can relate to. But I also know he'd be an amazing, protective big brother to a little girl."

Reese Witherspoon admits visiting a Sudanese refugee camp in Kenya had a huge impact on her.
The 38-year-old actress plays a job counsellor helping refugees settle into America in her new movie 'Inherent Vice,' and decided to make the "emotional" trip with her daughter Ava, 15.
She said: "I didn't want to just do the part in Atlanta and go home to my life. I wanted to see what that experience was like. It was very emotional, seeing over 250,000 people displaced, sleeping on concrete slabs, kids who were sick. I took my teenage daughter and she didn't say a word the whole day. I think it's going to affect her for a long time, as it will me.
"Kids nowadays have all this technology that disconnects them. I think travel is the antidote to that. As much of the world as you can show them is great."
The blonde beauty feels her career is firmly back on track after a string of flops in recent years.
Speaking to US OK! magazine, she added: "For a few years, I was a little but lost as an artist, not making choices I was ultimately very happy with. I wanted to get back to playing interesting, dynamic characters."

Amanda Bynes wants to have a "tremendous amount of facial surgery".
The troubled actress - who recently revealed she was engaged to her 19-year-old boyfriend Caleb - has taken to Twitter to reveal she is keen to go under the knife to improve her looks because she is on the front page of so many publications.
In a series of tweets, she wrote: "So I'm literally on the cover of every magazine right now.
"F**k I just need a tremendous amount of facial surgery.
"What I need help with is looking pretty.
"Help a n***a out and hop off ma d**k (sic)"
Amanda has sparked concerns for her health following a spate of erratic behaviour lately, including being accused of shoplifting on two occasions on Wednesday (08.10.14).
The actress was banned from Barneys New York after walking out without paying for a $200 hat and earlier in the day she allegedly tried to walk out of Pookie & Sebastian with a shirt between her arms but she eventually paid for the $128 garment on her credit card.
Amanda claimed the Barneys incident was a misunderstanding because she had been trying to escape people trying to take her picture and had the permission of one security guard to leave the store but there was miscommunication with another member of staff.
The 'Easy A' star recently insisted she hates all men but despite that she is planning to tie the knot to her fiancé Caleb.
She said: "I am very needy for friendship and I hate men. I want to f*** them, but I can now say I'm engaged, I want to be married and I want to be away from people."

Shakira plans to take the year off to concentrate on her pregnancy.
The 'Can't Remember To Forget You' songstress has revealed she intends to take a year off before releasing a new Spanish album so she can focus all her energy on her pregnancy and her 20-month-old son, Milan.
Shakira - who is currently five-months pregnant - admitted her boyfriend and father of her child, Gerard Pique, is a hands-on dad, despite him having a busy work schedule as a soccer star for FC Barcelona.
Speaking at the launch of her fifth perfume, 'Rock!', Shakira told HELLO! magazine: "He is very involved with his son, he is always there for him and that's a big advantage for me as I cannot imagine it any other way."
The singer's parents, Nidia and William recently confirmed their famous daughter and son-in-law were expecting a son.
Speaking HELLO!'s sister magazine Hola! in September, they said: "We're very happy. She's having another baby boy - a playmate for Milan."
But the pair admitted they don't have a clue what the couple are planning to call their second child.
They added: "We don't know anything about names yet."

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin have splashed out £10 million on their first marital home.
The newlyweds have reportedly forked out the huge sum on a plush Georgian riverside mansion in the small village of Sonning Eye, Oxfordshire, central England.
According to The Times newspaper, the couple will be enjoying visits to the local 500-year-old pub in the area and a pretty church which are within easy reach of their fancy new property.
Their new home in the Home Counties reportedly boasts a steam room, gym, study, library, cellar and even a boat house.
The area is said to be home to many rich dwellers, including financiers and Arab sheiks and is often frequented by the Home Secretary, Theresa May.
One local resident believes George's arrival will go down well with half the population of the quiet village.
David Costard told the newspaper: "I'm sure the ladies and girls of Sonning will welcome him with open arms."
He also admitted the 'Gravity' actor might like to take Amal to a play at The Mill At Sonning, which is currently playing, 'A Party To Murder'.
David said: "They get entertaining shows."
George already owns several properties, including a mansion in Lake Como, Italy and a home in Los Cabos, Mexico where he counts Cindy Crawford as his next door neighbour.