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I Don't Mean to be Rude, But...: The Truth About Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music (Hardcover)

by Simon Cowell (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (20 Nov 2003)
  • ISBN-10: 0091898277
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091898274
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 98,785 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"zesty account of his life...it's got all the fun stuff"

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"It's impossible not to be engrossed...(he)comes across as you'd expect - arrogant, egotistical, opinionated...and totally magnetic"

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5.0 out of 5 stars YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A POP IDOL FAN TO ENJOY THIS ..., 9 Jul 2004
By B. J. Fall "BeeJay" (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Don't Mean to be Rude, But...: The Truth About Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music (Paperback)
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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars great mix ..., 26 Sep 2006
This review is from: I Don't Mean to be Rude, But...: The Truth About Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music (Paperback)
I am a bit late to read this book but it was well worth it. You can race through it and and there is a really good mix between the personal life and the business life - and the business part is especially interesting. Simon explains how he really just went for things, often fearlessly. He comes over as a risk taker, which means that however much he might annoy you he has to be admired and probably deserves all his money. Another update after X factor and America has to come out soon I hope.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Look at the Music Industry. Fascinating., 10 Jul 2005
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This review is from: I Don't Mean to be Rude, But...: The Truth About Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music (Paperback)
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.

The 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?".

This 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.".

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Insight
I bought this book a long time ago in the days of Pop Idol when I thought Simon was arrogant and rude. The book is short and to the point. An easy read and very interesting. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mrs. C. M. Coleman

5.0 out of 5 stars Good if your a fan
I bought this for my mother for christmas as she loves Simon Cowell but is not a book reader so thought that it would be a way for her to start reading. Read more
Published 5 months ago by don

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book and An Inspiration
I thought this book was very honest and says it all about what really happens in the Entertainment business, its all about connections. Read more
Published 8 months ago by TRUDY ALICA BANKS

4.0 out of 5 stars great idea
I think this book was written by Simon's brother which was a great idea as it means he has all the details of their childhood - which reads like something out of a film! Read more
Published 13 months ago by variety fan

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay read for the price paid?
I bought this book 2 weeks ago on a whim.... and to be honest I was slightly disappointed.
Why? Read more
Published 14 months ago by scousebird

1.0 out of 5 stars Why on earth would you buy this?
Why on earth would anyone want to read a book about Simon Cowell? The man has no personality and every page is full of dribble. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. J. Mellitas

5.0 out of 5 stars He Based His Act on Garry Bushell
A brilliant book that tells the story of X Factor guru Simon Cowell - the man who made Robson & Jerome. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr Presley

1.0 out of 5 stars Just annoying and boring
I am a fan of Mr. Cowell as I think he is a good businessman and watching him as a judge (fighting with Mr. Walsh) is good fun. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Townsend777

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want a quick easy read then this is for you!
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. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2006 by Caza

5.0 out of 5 stars Simon Cowell
I think this is a great book, i'm a singer an its lets you know in detail how he started from the bottom an worked his way up, even gives you tips on what to do at auditions,... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2006 by donnaangela5

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