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

by Tony Cowell, Michael Winner (Foreword)

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!

288 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

Reviews

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Simon Cowell. I admire his blunt honest views even if they appear to be arrogant and offensive to some!.. Some of his statements are hilarious..
“If you've got a big mouth and you're controversial, you're going to get attention.”

And millions in the bank too! Niceeeeeeeeee!