The personal story of one of the most influential men in music and
television An in-depth and fascinating look at the man behind the
incredible TV talent show phenomenon, this biography of Simon Cowell is
a must-read for any fan. Some of the biggest names in music today all
have a single common denominator of success, and his name is Simon
Cowell. His uncanny ability to spot talent--and his way of shooting down
those without it--has made him both the most popular and feared reality
TV show judge of all time. He's the star of the hit shows "Pop Idol "and
"American Idol," and it doesn't end there: he's bringing his biggest
success so far, "The X Factor," stateside. Charting Simon's unstoppable
success from the mailroom of EMI to the launch of his own label, Syco,
this biography tells of the incredible journey that has made him the
first billion-dollar man in British TV.