“It's fair to say that Cowell makes great telly, and a day on the LA set of his show offers ample first-hand evidence of what a brilliant showman he is.”

“The Upstagers present the light-hearted story of the American showman on July 15-19 at King's Hall.”

“The former calypso monarch is widely regarded as a superb showman, one of the best at extemporaneous renditions while onstage.”

“His flair and showmanship won new audiences and gained the theatre great prestige.”

“Or it may provide a site that, with the impetus of competition and showmanship, encourages inutile and obsessive activity.”

“Superficially, the rationale of the style would seem to be its conjuncture of sensitivity and showmanship.”