Simon Cowell: the unauthorized biography

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 Batchelors.