Author Description

"The king of television's hit shows Survivor and The Apprentice turns the spotlight on himself in this fascinating memoir. Even if you are not among the millions of Australian fans of Burnett's groundbreaking reality programs, there's no doubting their influence. Phrases such as 'The tribe has spoken' and 'You're fired' are now in common usage. So how did a British immigrant with $600 in his pocket, no return ticket and absolutely no connections become his own entertainment empire? Burnett has taken countless chances and flirted with outrageous failure dozens of times. But in the long run, he notes, the rewards are so much greater for the risk. Now one of the most powerful producers in television, Burnett tells how his revolutionary television success and on-location adventures can be applied in business and everyday life. Fans of his reality shows will enjoy the incredible - often harrowing - stories of the colourful cast of characters, high dramas and exotic locations - many never heard before. It also offers a fly-on-the-wall account of Burnett's life in Hollywood, including his meetings with powerful producers such as Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg. And for reality TV addicts, there's an insider's guide to Survivor and The Apprentice." -back cover.