Definition of sixpence for English Language Learners. : a coin formerly used in Britain that was worth six pennies.
So Simon Cowell can at least count one fan of his wardrobe choices - his adorable son Eric. The 56-year-old music mogul and his son wore matching high-waisted shorts as they larked around on the beach on Thursday during the family's annual festive break to Barbados. Scroll down for video.
Cowell also appeared on the one-off World Idol programme in 2003, where it became clear that each country's version of the Idol had attempted to come up with its own Simon Cowell type personality. In 2003, Cowell placed No 33 on Channel 4's list of the all-time 100 Worst Britons.