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

288 pages. cover worn, name ffep, In this thoroughly entertaining collection of acerbic put-downs, witty one-li ners, blatantly honest appraisals of terrified contestants, and even catty comme nts on his fellow judges, American Idolâs controversial big mouth speaks on subjects as diverse as music, dance, show business, political correctness, roma nce, fashion, himself, and his trousers. Whether heâs telling a naà ve ho peful that they sound like a kitten mewing, they look as if theyâve been dr agged through a bush, or are merely pleasant, safe, and a little insipid, Cowell âs trademark comebacks are collected here for the first time. Covering the early years with insults to his family and schoolteachers, the jibes to first bo sses at work, then the sharp retorts to aspiring stars on television and his cri tiques of the rich and famous, this book gathers his most well-known linesÂan d plenty of long-forgotten ones, too.