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I Don't Mean to be Rude, But...: The Truth About Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music |  | Author: Simon Cowell
Publisher: Ebury Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 1345
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0091898285
Dewey Decimal Number: 781
EAN: 9780091898281
ASIN: 0091898285
Publication Date: April 29, 2004
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 YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A POP IDOL FAN TO ENJOY THIS ... July 9, 2004
B. J. Fall (England)
29 out of 32 found this review helpful
You don't have to be rude but... is not just about Pop Idol or the Judges. It is about Simon Cowell and the knocks he had to take before he got where he is today. I loved it! Reading this made me realise why he judges wannabees like he does. He went through the very same process in his early years - and look where he is today! Read this book, understand the man and then you will know why he is right to be so acidic about the people who put themselves in his window. They don't have to be there, they choose to be and the knocks can only help them along the way if they have the determination to succeed, as Simon did. I could read this again and it would still be mesmerising. I loved they way this book was written and found it hard to put it down. Read it, absorb it and understand Simon, the Man (not just the Judge)even more.
Honest Look at the Music Industry. Fascinating. July 10, 2005
Trey Mercartné
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is one of the best biography books I have ever read. Fact. Simon Cowell delivers a fascinating read that brilliantly crosses between stories from his own life and facts about the music industry. Both aspects are very well presented and I found them both to be very entertaining and, in places, totally fascinating.pThe secret to the books success is it's blatant honesty. True to the on screen personality we have grown to love to hate, Cowell is brutally honest about every aspect of his life and the industry. For the "Pop Idol" fans he even gives a professional critique on each of the Final 50 performers from the programme which is yet another highlight of this brilliant read. In addition, he also talks very candidly about what will help aspiring performers to break the market and realise thier dreams. He manages to avoid all cliche's like "Belive In Yourself and You Can Achieve Anything" e.t.c and gives a very honest response to the all imporant question - "How Can I Become A Popstar?".pThis is a really fantastic read, there can be no doubt. It will appeal to a wide variety of readers. Even if you don't like "Pop Idol" but are interested in the music biz, or celebrity culture in general terms this is a very insightful and interesting book. I would highly recommend it to anyone that's interesting in the music industry and to anyone who ever heard one of Cowell's critique's on "Pop Idol" or "X Factor" and thought "He's right - you know.".
Well worth the read! May 24, 2004
Vickie (Scotland)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have to admit i am not a huge simon fan but i was curious to find out what made him tick so thats why i bought this book. I found it such an interesting and funny read that i finished it in about 3 hours (which by my standards is amazing!!) so i would deffo recommend this if you want to know more about him.
CALLING ALL HARD CORE "POP IDOL" FANS... July 3, 2004
Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
If one is an insatiable, hard core fan of the "Pop Idol" show, then this book is for you. It reads in Simon Cowell's voice, as it has the same tart, waspish tone he uses on the show. He tells it like it is. The book is full of behind the scenes dish about the show, its contestants, and its judges. It is brought to the reader by the ultimate insider, Simon Cowell. pThe author gives a brief overview of his life, beginning when he was young and growing up in England. He recounts how he got involved in the music industry and details his rise to the top of his field, becoming one of the most in demand music impresarios the world over. The book further details how this intrepid Brit's rise to fame and fortune eventually led to the creation of the British hit show, "Pop Idol". Its success ultimately led to the creation of the state side version, "American Idol", which, believe it or not, was originally a hard sell to the Americans. The rest is history.pThose who love the "Pop Idol" show and simply cannot get enough, this strangely compelling book will fill that emptiness with a lot of backstage gossip about the show and everyone associated with it. Some of it will surprise you. One thing is for sure, this breezy little book will keep the reader turning its pages. If one is not a rabid "Pop Idol" fan, deduct at least one star from my rating and proceed at your own risk.
If you want a quick easy read then this is for you! August 28, 2006
Caza (UK)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this as I was browsing for something I could fit in between some more serious deep books thinking it was good for light relief.
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br /As soon as I started I was hooked, no nonsence, straight to the point, an easy quick read. Helped by the small pages, large print and double lined spaces!
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br /Highly recommended, it won't take days out of your life to read but I'm sure you will find it enjoyable.
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br /Whilst Simon had what seems a better head start on life than most with a middle class background and some good family connections in the business, he has worked hard to succeed. Love him or loathe him, it's worth finding out more....
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