April 20, 2009
Nice story written by GILLIAN HARRIS about Britain's Got Talent sensation, Susan Boyle, in yesterday's UK Times. Though I have yet to read a story where they didn't mention her appearance (frumpy, dumpy, plump, uncombed, beetle brows), sexual history (virgin! never been kissed! "UK Talent Show Stunned by Scottish Virgin!") and/or brain damage (she suffered anoxia during the birth - her mother was 47 at the time)
Her answers, however, reveal how unique she really is - outside of her singing voice.
I'm just going to list her quotes so you can enjoy her words. Follow the links below to listen to her sing. "Cry Me a River" is her only recording - done for charity in 2000.
To neighborhood kids asking for her autograph:
I don't know why you need this. You've known my name all your lives.
She signs yellow post-it notes.
She doesn't have a computer and doesn't know what eBay is. Her friend showed her the You Tube videos and she couldn't understand why folks would be interested. Latest count 32.7M views and that doesn't include the millions of views the other versions of the videos have gotten.
How's things?
It has been quite a week. It has been overwhelming, a bit terrifying but it has been fun. I'm enjoying it. Most of the time it's a good laugh.
What about the world's reaction?
I've been very taken aback especially by all the American people who have been kind enough to say nice things about me. I didn't expect that. People have been very kind.
Not sure how to take that. Oprah's invite?
Wow. Put me down for that. My goodness, I'm shaking.
Her deceased mum gave her the courage to try out:
She was the one who said I should enter Britain's Got Talent. We used to watch it together. She thought I would win.
About the pre-audition audience reaction:
I heard people say things that weren't very friendly. I knew what they were thinking. I saw people laughing and I knew they were laughing at me. But I thought, well, they'll soon shut up when they hear me sing. And they did. I've never thought my voice was outstanding but I've always known I was a good singer.
Was it her appearance?
I know what they were thinking but why should it matter as long as I can sing? It's not a beauty contest.
And her performance?
Pleased. It's what I wanted.
Patronized by the judges?
No, I was happy with the way it went. They've all been very nice to me.
About the "never been kissed":
Oh, I was just joking around. It was just banter and it has been blown way out of proportion. I was about to go on stage and I was very nervous. All I want to say is that I am single at the moment, but I keep waiting. I am not on the hunt. I am happy as I am. It's all very embarrassing. What else can I say? It's personal.
How does she think she'll do?
It's early days. I'm taking baby steps at the moment. You'll just have to watch the show.
And fame?
I'm just an ordinary person trying to make it as a professional singer. I really don't want to change all that much. I've got a lot to learn about a lot of things. This is all very new to me. I went to bed one night just me and woke up in the morning to a group of about 30 children outside chanting my name.
Any changes before the next show?
Maybe I'll consider a makeover later on. For now I'm happy the way I am — short and plump. I would not go in for Botox or anything like that.
I'm content with the way I look.
What's wrong with looking like Susan Boyle?
What's the matter with that?
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Susan Boyle: "I Dreamed a Dream"
Susan Boyle: "Cry Me a River"
Britain's Got Talent Judges apologize to Ms Boyle on The Early Show
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