Have you watched the latest You Tube sensation, Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent?
I'd love to be able to embed it so that you can watch it here, but can't find a source allowing that capability, so here's a link where you can watch it in full. Believe me, it's worth it!
I swear, I got goose-bumps as I watched her. Such a wonderful, triumphant moment for a 47-year-old underdog from a small Scottish village. And now? Wow -- she's got the whole world listening.
Makes you wonder what other treasures lie beneath the ordinary surfaces we typically dismiss, doesn't it? It's there -- our job is just to look harder. And isn't it cool that the whole world has come together to root her on? Love it! Life is good...
Like you I am so excited for this gifted lady who came out of nowhere....imagine having hidden this for so-o-o long. Hooray! for her and hope for how many others!
Posted by: Linda Bandow | April 16, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Yes I did Carole, it was on the news yesterday, and her personal story is very uplifting- her voice is AMAZING - she shut up her critics who only looked at her outward appearance and quickly dismissed her; she got everyone attention now :) so good for her!!!
Posted by: Carol | April 16, 2009 at 01:25 PM
I just heard about this today, heard she's amazing. Will watch when I get home tonight! :)
Posted by: Julie | April 16, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Yes, it is amazing. Good for her!! Yeah! Did you see the Paul Potts one last year? He did the same thing on that show. I saw him live in DC (youngest in the crowd, but whatever!!).
Posted by: Joan B | April 16, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Yes she is fantastic. I just cried through the whole performance. just a little house frau and a voice of an angel.
Posted by: Beth F | April 17, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Carole, I totally agree! I was sent an e-mail two days ago. I sat in stunned silence and just listened and then cried, a happy cry! I've watched it over and over again, I love it. Not only is her voice amazing, but her sweet personality totally won me over, it wouldn't have mattered what her voice sounded like after listening to her speak, her sweetness won me over.
Posted by: Jerri Kay | April 17, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Loved it. Not only for her singing talent, but everyone "dismissed" her because of her looks.
Posted by: jules p | April 17, 2009 at 09:02 AM
I was just about to email you! She is just amazing. And it was wonderful to see all those smug faces drop in amazement and wonder.
Posted by: Alma | April 18, 2009 at 01:12 AM