From John Brubaker, “Howard Stern’s Priceless Advice”:
Back in 2012, a guy named Evan from Burlington Vermont called Stern’s show to give Howard constructive criticism about the show. Here’s a portion of the transcript that illustrates my point.
Evan: “I want to give constructive criticism on the show.”
Stern: “Not necessary.”
Evan: “It is. You need feedback.”
Stern: “No I don’t. I don’t need any feedback. If I listened to feedback, I’d be doomed. Your feedback is irrelevant.”
Evan: “How dare you.”
Stern: “For my entire career I didn’t ask people their opinion on my show. I don’t care what you think. I care what I think.”
Evan: “That’s hurtful!”
Stern: “The way I became an innovator was to IGNNOORRRE the feedback.”
Evan: “Yes you do care what I think.”
Stern: “No you’re irrelevant. A show that everyone loves is not my show. Most people don’t like my show.”
(The caller then proceeds to tell Howard to F off and they hang up)