Simon Cowell prefers pets--sorta

I always thought Simon Cowell's attitude on American Idol was likely all show--under that theatrically rough exterior, I assumed he was really a nice guy with an obsession for black t-shirts.

Maybe not. His partner, Terri Seymour, is apparently interested in having a child but Simon says, "That was the worst idea I ever heard." (Okay, not really, but can just hear him saying that, can't you?) Instead, News.com.au reports he said, "I told her to buy a terrapin because they can be affectionate and we'll have a little pet, but it didn't go down too well."

The AI judge apparently is old and likes his life just the way it is. Then again, who can argue? Terrapins are cute and cuddly!