I Hate to Be Rude, But . . .: Simon Cowell's Book of Nasty Comments [Paperback]

Tony Cowell (Author), Michael Winner (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2006

In this thoroughly entertaining collection of acerbic put-downs, witty one-liners, blatantly honest appraisals of terrified contestants, and even catty comments on his fellow judges, American Idol’s controversial big mouth speaks on subjects as diverse as music, dance, show business, political correctness, romance, fashion, himself, and his trousers. Whether he’s telling a naïve hopeful that they sound like a kitten mewing, they look as if they’ve been dragged through a bush, or are merely pleasant, safe, and a little insipid, Cowell’s trademark comebacks are collected here for the first time. Covering the early years with insults to his family and schoolteachers, the jibes to first bosses at work, then the sharp retorts to aspiring stars on television and his critiques of the rich and famous, this book gathers his most well-known lines—and plenty of long-forgotten ones, too!

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About the Author

As Simon's older brother, author and journalist Tony Cowell has had first-hand experience of Simon's cheek, sarcasm and forked tongue. Tony worked with Simon on the biography I Don't Mean to be Rude...

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: John Blake (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844542254
• ISBN-13: 978-1844542253
• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 0.6 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #418,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simon April 5, 2006

A Kid's Review

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This book is HILARIOUS!!! I just loved it. :-) Plus, Simon is my ultimate role model, so for fans like me, it is a must have!

5.0 out of 5 stars book November 23, 2012

By Lorraine M. Skarupa

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5 star for I love Simon and his Nasty comment.
good book
Yes, I would tell you to go buy

3.0 out of 5 stars Distinctly average. May 21, 2012

By anonymous

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I'm a Simon fan and bought this as part as a bulk order. I had no expectations, so was surprised when I chuckled a little bit. Interestingly it's not the insults that are the funniest part of the book, but the stuff in between. It was an mildly entertaining once-read. Get it if you're a Simon fan but don't pay more than a couple bucks for it.