Matthew Hussey - Get the Guy: Learn Secrets of the Male Mind to Find the Man You Want and the Love You Deserve

T he greatest gift of my life has been the self-confidence instilled by so many who have believed in me. There are many more than I can list here, but Ive done my best to name a few.

Family first: My parents, who told me I was great long before there was any legitimate reason to do so. My dad, Steve, who taught me what it was to take risks and never stop trying, and my mum, Pauline, the master of empathy and sensitivity. Both skill sets have been equally important in my getting here today. They will always be my best friends in the world.

My youngest brother, Harry, whose pride in me means more than he knows, and whose effortless genius will always amaze me.

My middle brother, Stephen, who worked tirelessly to cowrite this book with me and treated it as if it were his own. An immensely talented writer who did me an enormous favor by being with me till the end.

Edward Whitehead, my right-hand man, without whom I would be lost. A young and disgustingly bright colleague and friend for whom I am grateful every single day.

Those who have helped over the years with the content and ideas behind this book: Raphael Dworkin, Sloane Delancer, David Dipper, Kathryn Bilverstone, Adam Lyons, and Michael Roche.

The team at Get The Guy past and present: Raj Khedun, John Ross, Siobhan Robinson (my angel!), Rhen A. Khong, Martin Hetzel, Monica Millares, Kim Zaninovich, Seema Gulrajani, Lucy Counter, Andrew Baker, Kelvin Ke, John Maguire, Chandima Nethisinghe, Ivana Nemcova, Stephen Costello, Adam Abdulla, Doug Haines, Bie Hernando, Jamela Mundell, and Daiyaan Ghani, all of whom, over the years, in one way or another, helped me reach millions of women worldwide through Get The Guy.

My mentors along the way: Justin Howard, who gave me my first office floor to sleep on. My dad, the person I can go to any time of day for help, advice, and motivation. Richard La Ruina, who gave me the opportunity to shine when nobody knew who I was.

My book agents, Heather Holden-Brown, Elly James at HHB Agency, and Richard Pine at Inkwell Management, all of whom delivered exactly what they promised and more.

My publisher Michelle Signore and her team at Transworld for first believing in this books potential and being part of my journey.

My publisher and mentor Karen Rinaldi and her team at HarperCollins, including Jake Zebede, Kate Blum, and Tina Andreadis (the biggest cheerleader I could hope for). Leah Wasielewski, Mark Ferguson, and Katie OCallaghan for all their help with the marketing of this book.

Karen Karbo, the wonderful and caring writer who came on board to work with me in the late stages of the book. Her nurturing and gentle nature was the perfect complement to my often heavy-handed approach.

The journalists who have written honest and fair reviews of my work over the years, including Alison Tay, Katie Mulloy, and Nicki Bailey.

My dear friends at Creative Visionaries, Jon Turteltaub, Simon Edington, Kathy Eldon, Amy Eldon, Michael Bender, and Catherine Cunningham, who have taken me on a roller-coaster ride through the United States that led to my getting a show on NBC.

Everyone who has made my TV career possible: Sean Perry and Ivo Fischer at WME, David Garfinkle and Jay Renfroe at Renegade Productions, Virginia Hill at Gogglebox Entertainment, Jason Ehrlich, Peter Higgins, Susan House, Greg Goldman, Louise Roe, Philomena Muinzer, Bill and Giuliana Rancic, Eva Longoria, Camilo Valdes, and Sloane Delancer.

My favorite schoolteachers, Mr. Dunn and Mr. Haskett, who taught me what it is to teach with heart.

As important as anyone on this list, my clients over the years, many of whom are now dear friends. You have all taught me so much about life and human nature. Without you none of this would have been possible.

Lastly, the friends and family along the way: Billy, Kasey, Danny, Sam, Shirley, Uncle Pete, Jamie, Michael Gendi. Thanks to Ollie Powell for making sure I didnt fail university while building my business. And thanks to those who have kept me sane: Ian Austin, Clive Nichol, Rob Unterhalter, Richard Pentecost, Bobby Bistro Bull, Will Gilburt, Rory Barker, and all the others who have been there for me along the way. I love you all!