The person you either hate OR love

I have just finished reading 'I don't mean to be rude, but ....' by Simon Cowell. The book tells us how he started as a mailboy in EMI and later became the most hated/loved person in the entertainment world.

It was said that, this book is valuable to those who aspire to be a star. No, I do not want to be a star. I bought the book because I love him. The reason I watched American Idol is because of his blunt and honest remark. He is actually saying what we feel ... things we will say at home when we watch those auditions. And things we wouldn't say on tv.

It turned out that he wasn't that 'mean' at the start of Pop Idol. There were 3 other judges with him. They were very nice to participants but, Simon Cowell didn't like for not being himself. So they agreed, they will just be themself.

The book was included with hate-mail...you know, people complaining that he is mean and rude, BUT there's one which I find amusing. It was written by Simon Cowell to his parents when he was sent to a boarding school.

Dear Mum & Dad,

I hope you're happy to finally have got rid of me. I also hope you're happy in your centrally heated warm house an you have a lot to eat. Because I am lying in the dormitory which has icicles on the inside, and there is nothing to eat. I'm freezing cold and hungry. I hope you're finally satisfied.

Simon

Another reason I bought the book is because I know he will be brutally honest in it. If he dare to be mean and rude on tv, what will hold him back in his so-called autobiography. And also because I thought he will discuss about his relationship with Paula Abdul. Sigh... nothing much about Paula though.

I am going to start reading Empress Orchid now.