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...)

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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…

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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)

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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!

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

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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!

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why not, November 25, 2006

By	Gabriel Villela Pardo "Gu@Y()" (Mexico,, D.F. Mexico) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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