>> i mean, without you i wouldn't be sitting here. >> what was the text message i sent to you when we had the ratings -- i think it was year one of "america's got talent." >> the key thing for me, i remember, i'll never forget, when "america's got talent," you flew me out here, no one heard about me, you took this big chance, which i'm genuinely grateful for, large billboards i put outside your house, and i remember you sent me a text message and it was just after the show hit number one on nbc and you said i feel like dr. frankenstein. >> true. >> the monster. >> i was seriously thrilled for you. >> of course you are. which aspect of me landing -- >> back to me, come on. >> "the x factor." >> yes. >> i know why britain was excited. what makes this different to "idol"? >> it's difficult to say until you make the show.