“If you don't have any ties to the music industry, you just love 'American Idol,' you can sit there and do exactly what you do in your living room, which is stare at them and judge them.”

American actor, singer, writer, producer, television host, comedian and magician, born 1973

Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, television host, comedian, and magician. Born in 1973, he is best known for his work in comedic television roles and in dramatic and musical stage performances. His career spans screen, stage, and hosting work, and he has received multiple honors, including a Tony Award and five Primetime Emmy Awards. He has also been nominated for a Grammy Award and three Actor Awards.