Buy New
 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
Buy Used
Used - Very Good See details
$4.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
Express Checkout with PayPhrase
What's this? | Create PayPhrase
More Buying Choices
42 used & new from $0.01

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
I Hate to Be Rude, But . . .: Simon Cowell's Book of Nasty Comments
 
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here.
 
  

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

~ Tony Cowell (Author), Michael Winner (Foreword) "By the time Simon was four years old, he was already a fully grown rude boy..." (more)
Key Phrases: Simon Cowell, American Idol, Paula Abdul (more...)
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Price: $8.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
  Special Offers Available
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Thursday, December 17? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
Ordering for Christmas? To ensure delivery by December 24, choose Standard Shipping at checkout. Read more about holiday shipping.

9 new from $4.95 33 used from $0.01

Frequently Bought Together

Customers buy this book with The Secret Diary of Simon Cowell by Tony Cowell

I Hate to Be Rude, But . . .: Simon Cowell's Book of Nasty Comments + The Secret Diary of Simon Cowell
  • This item: I Hate to Be Rude, But . . .: Simon Cowell's Book of Nasty Comments by Tony Cowell

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • The Secret Diary of Simon Cowell by Tony Cowell

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books, Single Copy Magazines, and Home & Garden items. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Calling All Indie Filmmakers! Why Wait to Start Selling Your Film? Through CreateSpace, make your film available for sale on-demand through Amazon.com and other channels in DVD and video download formats. No setup fees and no inventory needed. Learn more about selling your video content through CreateSpace.

  • Over a hundred thousand items are eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. How do I find more eligible items?


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

I Don't Mean to Be Rude, But... : Backstage Gossip from American Idol & the Secrets that Can Make You a Star

I Don't Mean to Be Rude, But... : Backstage Gossip from American Idol & the Secrets that Can Make You a Star

by Simon Cowell
I Don't Mean to be Rude, But...: The Truth About Fame, Fortune and My Life in Music

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

by Simon Cowell
The Secret Diary of Simon Cowell

The Secret Diary of Simon Cowell

by Tony Cowell
3.0 out of 5 stars (1)  $14.96
American Idol - The Best & Worst of American Idol ( Limited Edition )

American Idol - The Best & Worst of American Idol ( Limited Edition )

DVD ~ Ryan Seacrest
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

DVD ~ *
Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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! With quotes from his admirers and enemies, and a section on how to speak fluent vitriol like the master, this is the ultimate handbook for getting ahead.

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…



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: 6.8 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #717,783 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Inside This Book (learn more)


What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews
5 star:
 (3)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simon, April 5, 2006
A Kid's Review
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!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars wow!, March 29, 2009
By Book Lady (TN USA) - See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
THis is a very awsome book, full of raw honesty. Simon is one of the coolest guys EVER!!!! I don't see why so many people don't like him, he tells the truth, he dosen't sugar coat everthing like the other judges do on American Idol. I love his personality, he reminds me, of ME!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Why not, November 25, 2006
First of all yes he migth be rude, he migth be obnoxious, he migth be anoying, but he is always rigth, a lot of people around the world hate him because he says what no one else is willing to say, and people not always can handle the truth so why wont we learn a how to talk back to people just like simon!!! its perfect
Comment Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars I HATE THIS MAN!!
I hate this man! He is rude and utterlly snobby! He discusts me, and all of my friends. I don't think he should have been chosen to do any judging, even though it was more so... Read more
Published on September 4, 2006 by Ryan

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   




Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.