I Don't Mean to Be Rude, But... : Backstage Gossip from American Idol & the Secrets that Can Make You a Star
by Simon Cowell
List Price:
Our Price: $2.92
You Save: $19.03 (87%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $1.57 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions
Book Summary Information
Author: Simon CowellEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2003-12-02
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 246
Publisher: Broadway
Summary of I Don't Mean to Be Rude, But... : Backstage Gossip from American Idol & the Secrets that Can Make You a Star
Do YOU have what it takes to be a star? Simon Cowell reveals the answer and takes you behind the scenes of American Idol in this wickedly entertaining tell-all.Since the debut of American Idol, puckish Brit judge Simon Cowell has become America?s most notorious critic?not only on account of his incredible instinct for spotting the next breakout musical stars, but for his hilarious, shockingly candid repartee with everyone who crosses his path. Now, true to form, he holds nothing back, offering you a backstage pass to America?s hottest show?the highlights, the gossip, the contestants who blew their chances?and takes you on a whirlwind tour of the music business while sharing his own insider opinions, on everything.
From his days in the mailroom at EMI Records to the creation of American Idol, Simon has always had a knack for judging talent?and for being center stage. Here, he tells the rollicking stories of his first insult (to his mother), his first music criticism (to first-grade teacher Mrs. Prigg), and his first image makeover (on his unfortunate younger brother). And of course, the side-splitting backstory of the birth of American Idol?and all the dreadful auditions, bad hair days, judges? squabbles, juicy rumors, surprise triumphs, and #1 singles that followed.
With his trademark wit and brutal honesty, Simon delivers the real dish on: Who gave the best and worst performances on the show? What really goes on between the three judges (and what was it like to kiss Paula Abdul)? Who were the biggest divas when the cameras weren?t rolling? And, if you?re an aspiring Justin or J.Lo, you?ll also learn the trade secrets that only Simon knows: how to develop an image and make the most of your talent, how to find an agent or manager, how to nail an audition, and?should you be so lucky to make it to the top?how to stretch your 15 minutes into a career.
Packed with razor-sharp insights into music, the fame game, and pop-music powerhouses from the Beatles to Britney Spears, I Don?t Mean to Be Rude, But?is your ticket inside American Idol, and a highly amusing, no-holds-barred look at what it takes to make it big.
History & Criticism Books
- Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music
Book Subjects
- Arts & Photography
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Business & Investing
- Children's Books
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Internet
- Cooking, Food & Wine
- Entertainment
- Gay & Lesbian
- Health, Mind & Body
- History
- Home & Garden
- Horror
- Law
- Literature & Fiction
- Mystery & Thrillers
- Nonfiction
- Outdoors & Nature
- Parenting & Families
- Professional & Technical
- Reference
- Religion & Spirituality
- Romance
- Science
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports
- Teens
- Travel
Most talked about in History & Criticism Books
KISS and Make-upby Gene Simmons
Crown; Published: 2001-12; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $19.48
Price in other shops:
Elvis Presley: A Life in Music : The Complete Recording Sessionsby Ernst Jorgensen
St Martins Pr; Published: 1998-07; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $199.48
The Devil's Horn: The Story of the Saxophone, from Noisy Novelty to King of Coolby Michael Segell
Picador; Published: 2006-08-22; Paperback; Book
Best price: $6.81
Price in other shops:
Elvis: My Best Man: Radio Days, Rock 'n' Roll Nights, and My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presleyby George Klein, Chuck Crisafulli
Three Rivers Press; Published: 2011-01-04; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.49
Price in other shops:
Bill Evans: How My Heart Singsby Mr. Peter Pettinger
Yale University Press; Published: 1998-08-11; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $76.25
Microsoundby Curtis Roads
The MIT Press; Published: 2004-08-20; Paperback; Book
Best price: $24.00
Price in other shops:
Hip Hop Americaby Nelson George
Penguin (Non-Classics); Published: 2005-04-26; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.52
Price in other shops:
A Love Supreme: The Story of John Coltrane's Signature Albumby Ashley Kahn
Penguin (Non-Classics); Published: 2003-10-28; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.74
Price in other shops:
Jazz Styles: History and Analysis (10th Edition)by Mark C. Gridley
Prentice Hall; Published: 2008-01-17; Paperback; Book
Best price: $45.99
Price in other shops:
Dark Star: An Oral Biography of Jerry Garciaby Robert Greenfield
It Books; Published: 2009-02-10; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.47
Price in other shops:
Similar Books and other products
American Idol: 10th Anniversary - The Hits Volume 1Fox; Release date: 2011-03-15; Music CD
Best price: $6.40
Price in other shops:
All My Life: A Memoirby Susan Lucci
It Books; Published: 2011-03-29; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $1.84
Price in other shops:
The Unauthorized Guide to Doing Business the Simon Cowell Way: 10 Secrets of the International Music Mogul (Big Shots)by Trevor Clawson
Capstone; Published: 2011-01-18; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.48
Price in other shops:
American Idol: Celebrating 10 Years (The Official Backstage Pass)by Shirley Halperin
Abrams Image; Published: 2011-03-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $13.21
Price in other shops:
American Idol - The Best & Worst of American Idol ( Limited Edition )First Look Home Entertainment; Release date: 2005-11-22; DVD
Best price: $1.87
Price in other shops:
Simon Cowell: The Man Who Changed the Worldby David Nolan
John Blake; Published: 2010-11-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.02
Price in other shops:
I Hate to Be Rude, But . . .: Simon Cowell's Book of Nasty Commentsby Tony Cowell
John Blake; Published: 2006-02-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $1.87
Price in other shops:
The Secret Diary of Simon Cowellby Tony Cowell
JR Books; Published: 2009-09-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $12.74
Price in other shops:
American Idol: The Untold Storyby Richard Rushfield
Hyperion; Published: 2011-01-18; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $1.34
Price in other shops:
Simon Cowell: The Unauthorized Biographyby Chas Newkey-Burden
Michael O'Mara; Published: 2010-12-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.00
Price in other shops: