Simon Cowell is arguably the most influential player in the British entertainment industry and one of Britain's most successful exports. After a humble start in the post room at EMI, his meteoric rise began when he became a top A&R executive, signing huge acts from Westlife. This title focuses on the professional and private life of Cowell.

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Chas Newkey-Burden is a journalist who has written successful biographies of Amy Winehouse, Alexandra Burke and Paris Hilton, among others.

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Featuring original interviews with those who know him, the true story behind the man with the trademark black clothing and the Hollywood-white smile This biography of the outspoken pop mogul and TV talent judge Simon Cowell features original interviews with those who have worked with him over the years. Love him or loathe him, he is arguably one of the most influential players in the entertainment industry. After a humble start in the EMI mail room, his meteoric rise began when he became a top A&R executive. Fame and a television career followed when he became a judge in the TV talent shows "Pop Idol "and "American Idol "and subsequently created the hit shows "The X Factor "and "Britain's Got Talent," watched by millions every year. With interviews with his friends and old colleagues, this biography lifts the lid on of the entertainment world's most eligible bachelors.

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Love him or loathe him, Simon Cowell is arguably the most influential player in the British entertainment industry and one of Britain's most successful exports. After a humble start in the post room at EMI, his meteoric rise began when he became a top A&R executive, signing huge acts from Westlife and Five to Robson & Jerome. Fame and a television career followed when he became a judge in the TV talent shows Pop Idol and American Idol and subsequently created the hit shows The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, watched by millions every year. His trademark blunt honesty coupled with his extraordinary business savvy has made him a household name - but what do we really know about this charismatic and sharp-tongued man? In Simon Cowell Chas Newkey-Burden finds out, interviewing friends and old colleagues, and lifting the lid on the professional and private life of one of Britain's most eligible bachelors.