Simon Cowell: From the Mailroom to Idol Fame

by Shaina Carmel Indovino

Overview

In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education. It's hard to become a scientist, a professor, or a businessperson without getting some sort of college degree-but college isn't always necessary to achieve success. Some people are ready to enter the workforce right after high school.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422222966
Publisher:	Mason Crest Publishers
Publication date:	01/28/2012
Series:	Extraordinary Success with a High School Diploma or Less Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.51(w) x 9.44(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Early Life 9

Chapter 2 Rise to Success 21

Chapter 3 Idol Becomes a Success 31

Chapter 4 Branching Out 41

Chapter 5 Simon Today 49

What Can You Expect? 56

Find Out More 62

Index 63

Picture Credits 64

About the Author 64

Editorial Reviews

If you are a fan of "American Idol" on TV then you are familiar with Simon Cowell. He is a sharp critic and judge of contestants on that popular show. He also has become one of the most successful television celebrities. His success story is about someone who did not have a college degree but worked hard to become one of today's most recognized media personalities. He joins an impressive list of those without college degrees as part of the " Extraordinary Success With a High School Diploma or Less" series. How many do you know? Steve Jobs, Ellen DeGeneres, Rachel Ray, and Mark Zuckerberg. They have the careers and fortunes that many people only dream about. This book is full of interesting information about how Simon Cowell was able to find the right path for his goals to be realized. The book has many helpful details to motivate young people. Anyone wary of skipping college before finding the right job will be encouraged, despite the constant setbacks that usually occur in any career search. The well-written suggestions are included within each visually attractive chapter. Many photographs of famous people are added, along with a list of words used in the celebrity's profession. Readers will discover how a particular job or company functions behind the scenes as well as in front of the public. In Cowell's case, he travelled from England to the United States and kept searching for new opportunities to display his talents. In 2002 he started a new company, Synco, which combined music and television. He introduced new international singers and sold millions of their recordings worldwide. He began to create other television shows, which eventually became a model for television shows in other countries. Each show was a stepping stone for Cowell and his dream of becoming a successful music businessman. In spite of long hours and hard schedules he always made time to work for various charities. Today Cowell not only gives others criticism but uses what he has learned to turn it into a powerful learning experience. In 2008 he was listed among the most powerful people in British cultural life. Time magazine named him as one of the most influential people in the world. The back of the book has websites and print resources about Cowell's professional achievements, an index, and photo credits. Labor statistics from average salaries of 100 top—paying jobs are also listed in a section "What Can You Expect?" Realistic figures such as these can help young job seekers to begin thinking about choosing the first rung for their ladder to success. Reviewer: Enid J. Portnoy

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