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.