I Don't Mean To Be Rude, But...: The Truth about Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music

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Simon Cowell

I Don't Mean To Be Rude, But...

The Truth about Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music

Simon Cowell

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Random House
01 October 2004

Television; Rock & Pop music; Biography: arts & entertainment; Autobiography: arts & entertainment

Behind the scenes of the Pop Idol phenomenon, and inside the mind of the man who makes and breaks music careers

No one can deny the impact that X Factor judge Simon Cowell has made. His acerbic put-downs and witty one-liners have sparked international debate whilst at the same time earning him a legion of admirers. Cowell's own story has all the brutal honesty you'd expect. I Don't Mean to be Rude, But... is as compulsive, entertaining and hard-hitting as his trademark insults.

With tips and advice on becoming a star from the man who knows how to make it happen, this book is the ultimate through-the-keyhole view inside the music industry. But it wouldn't be complete without setting the record straight about those trousers, and the truth about the women in his life. In the fully updated paperback edition of I Don't Mean to be Rude, But... Simon predicts the future for the X Factor winners and dishes the dirt on American Idol.

It's a complusive read and as compelling as the man himself.

By: Simon Cowell
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 180g
ISBN: 9780091898281
ISBN 10: 0091898285
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 October 2004
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Simon Cowell was born in 1959 and lived near Elstree Studios, North London. He began his career in the EMI mailroom and is now worth over GBP35 million. He owns the TV production company Simcow with BMG.

Reviews for I Don't Mean To Be Rude, But...: The Truth about Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music

Love him or hate him, you've got to admire the high-trousered one. And this autobiog is actually pretty damn compelling * Heat * Fans and enemies of Simon Cowell will be engrossed in this inspiring story of his rocky road to fame * OK magazine * An engrossing read. Simon is a very interesting bloke, so we suggest you give this a quick squiz * Star Magazine * It's impossible not to be engrossed - he comes across as you'd expect - arrogant, egotistical, opinionated and totally magnetic * Daily Mirror * Zesty account of his life - it's got all the fun stuff * Heat *