Never judge people on their appearance...

[ShubieGA]

she is awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[gilly]

Thank you so much for posting this link

I live in the UK and go of of my way to avoid these programs. The people are so cruel to the participants. So to see that, to see her wipe the smirks off their faces was - priceless.

Thank you again.

I still won't be watching, but will no doubt read in the news who wins.. I hope it's Susan Boyle

[Eden]

The reaction of all the judges was pretty great to watch, but seeing the one guys jaw actually drop was priceless.... I have to admit, even beyond judging her from her outward appearance, you'd never guess such a pure, sweet singing voice was going to be behind her speaking voice. I did expect something out of the ordinary though, mainly because it was posted up.

It certainly does teach quite the lesson - the unabashed sniggering by the judges and the audience was incredibly rude, but she sure did soldier on. Sad to say, she's probably accustomed to getting that kind of reaction. Maybe next time all of those people there will think twice before writing someone off at first glance.

[andtckrtoo]

I'm just so happy for her! I was reading an article where she said she had never been kissed. At 47! I'm sure she'll be kissed after this. What an amazing woman to have gone through what she did and still come out with that cheeky attitude. And then the voice! Oh my! She's amazing!! I definitely teared up when I hear her - even for the third time.

[Pedal Wench]

I'm just so happy for her! I was reading an article where she said she had never been kissed. At 47! I'm sure she'll be kissed after this. What an amazing woman to have gone through what she did and still come out with that cheeky attitude. And then the voice! Oh my! She's amazing!! I definitely teared up when I hear her - even for the third time.

To me, that's what got me most - listening to the words of the song - about dreaming of a life different from the one she's living. Never been kissed, never been loved.

[andtckrtoo]

To me, that's what got me most - listening to the words of the song - about dreaming of a life different from the one she's living. Never been kissed, never been loved.

+1 - All I can say is that I hope every single one of her dreams comes true. In one song she has brought so much to so many people.

[crazycanuck]

I saw a bit of this on SBS the other night & wanted to see the whole thing. I finally got to see it now after waiting & waiting for my slow dial up to upload(?)/download (?) it.

All i can say is i'm still wiping the tears away...Good on her for sticking her thumb out & going on the show. Stuff society's views on people who don't look "famous"or "wonderful".

I need to listen to the Les Mis soundtrack again.

[MM_QFC!]

The reaction of all the judges was pretty great to watch, but seeing the one guys jaw actually drop was priceless.... I have to admit, even beyond judging her from her outward appearance, you'd never guess such a pure, sweet singing voice was going to be behind her speaking voice. I did expect something out of the ordinary though, mainly because it was posted up.

It certainly does teach quite the lesson - the unabashed sniggering by the judges and the audience was incredibly rude, but she sure did soldier on. Sad to say, she's probably accustomed to getting that kind of reaction. Maybe next time all of those people there will think twice before writing someone off at first glance.

+1
I'd add that I don't think that the judges held a candle to her in class or grace; yes, 2 of them admitted how rude their reaction was, but kind of enveloped their comments into a group scolding, "everyone was laughing at you at the start, etc" instead of taking personal responsibility and owning up to their own superficiality at the beginning; how about an apology too, or is that considered unnecessary or a ratings plunger?
She outclassed them all and very graciously stood there on stage listening to their drivel, combined with them acknowledging the obvious - this woman can sing her heart out and I hope she rocks 'em all the way to the top!

[7rider]

+1
I'd add that I don't think that the judges held a candle to her in class or grace; yes, 2 of them admitted how rude their reaction was, but kind of enveloped their comments into a group scolding, "everyone was laughing at you at the start, etc" instead of taking personal responsibility and owning up to their own superficiality at the beginning; how about an apology too, or is that considered unnecessary or a ratings plunger?
She outclassed them all and very graciously stood there on stage listening to their drivel, combined with them acknowledging the obvious - this woman can sing her heart out and I hope she rocks 'em all the way to the top!

I thought that, too. "Wow. Not one of them said, "I'm sorry. I misjudged you.""

[AnnieBikes]

Two years ago when Paul Potts was on BGT, Simon had the very same answer for him as he had for Susan, last week: "I was not expecting THAT." Our expectations are low sometimes but what results is actually unreal. I had seen Susan through a link on Yahoo news on Sunday, but am so glad to see it here, too. It makes you want to have a very open mind when it comes to first impressions! Her choice of song was poignant and her delivery...well, just awesome.

BTW, Paul Potts is slated to introduce his second CD on 5-5. (my birthday...I know what I am giving myself! )

[roadie gal]

Part of the video was on CNN this morning. She's certainly getting worldwide attention now. I hope she gets a record/job offer.

[MM_QFC!]

I thought that, too. "Wow. Not one of them said, "I'm sorry. I misjudged you.""

It was such a jarring omission (as in the classic definition: the failure to do something one can and ought to do)...IMHO...

[Trek420]

I thought that, too. "Wow. Not one of them said, "I'm sorry. I misjudged you.""

Another +1. While their facial expression said it all. The woman judge drawing each note out by hand even her fingers saying "will she hit the note? YES, she got that hard transition", leading a standing ovation but still it went unsaid

"sorry, we missjudged you".

But she's the better person, not only took the high road instead of saying "well, I showed them" but her honest joy in the performance.

I wish her every success, and I believe she will have it! She also showed a lesson to everyone who sees the video not to pre-judge based on anything.

Go 40+ women, go!!!

[Pedal Wench]

Susan Boyles' story was just on CNN! Go, Susan, GO!