Apr 29 2009
So She’s The Star …
It’s one of those feel-good stories which I love to share with my viewers and friends. You must have heard about Susan Boyle by now… the overnight youtube sensation with that angelic voice as dubbed by the media.
When I first read about Susan Boyle’s performance on Britain’s Got Talent… the first thing I did was google her name and watch the clip on youtube. I didn’t cry like many others did but I did feel a surge of emotion overwhelm me as I watched the clip. I had no idea who Susan Boyle was but I felt so so proud of her at the end of the clip. Amanda said it right… this is a giant “wake-up call” for all of us.
You see ( in case you haven’t watched the clip)… most probably didn’t think much of her when she introduced herself… a frumpy middle-aged woman who describes herself as unemployed, living alone with her cat and never been kissed. When she took to the stage, the judges and the audience snickered and rolled their eyes… laughing at her wish that she wanted to become a famous singer. She was nothing more but a subject of ridicule in the beginning and everyone was prepared, or even looking forward to seeing her fall.
But she is sooooo~ not! And I’m so happy and proud of what she has done and how she proved herself. I mean, her story really teaches us something doesn’t it?
I loved how she carried herself on that stage… with her own brand of confidence, a little wry of humour and her poise and gutsiness. Oh, and did you catch that quick moment where she allowed herself a discreet celebration upon hearing the 3 ‘yes’es? Cute I say.
We live in a superficial age in modern societies. “First impression counts” we’re always told.
It’s true… image, style and persona will always matter, but ultimately it’s talent and substance that counts. And that’s the lesson Susan is teaching us.
We should look beyond a woman’s appearance and see what’s she’s really inside – her character, intelligence and heart. It’s time we give recognition to those who resist rather than conform to the beauty ideal.
17 responses so far
If first impression is everything, you would have gotten the whole world.
hi Suzanne jung can also impress me with her own unique right kind of smile and giggle. I am admiring your tongue when you read the news every morning on the bus to school and sometimes I missed the bus-stop which I supposed to alight.You catch my breath away Suzanne sweet…
help us know you better every morning, thks.
Heard about Ms. Boyle on the news but didn’t look her up. (Didn’t like talent shows. ) But a friend bugged me into looking the clip up, and I am thankful I did.
Her range is really great and it is good to see the jaded judges’ mouth hit the ground for a change. I believe with a little development she can go very for and fulfill her dream.
Another talent to look out for is Hollie steel. She’s 10, but her range is IMO better than Boyle’s, and she has age on her side. Do look up her clip on Youtube, it’s one of there jaw dropping experience again.
Yup. Agree with you totally. A person’s true beauty is reflected in the soul—in her kindness and loving care, and in the passion she shows.
Hi Suzanne,
yeap totally agreed and I admire her Courage and proud of her, well done Susan.
Singaporean-5, you admire people’s tongue while they are talkin? I wonder whats goin inside your mind.
Her voice is fab!
hi suzanne nice to meet you
Loved the judges reactions when she started to sing :0 ..! Goes to show you can’t judge on first impressions … The best moment > when she sang that first line … Priceless
I appreciate your thoughts even though I’ve never seen Susan Boyles video if I’m not mistaken
suzanne wr r u now haven`t seen you a
week???????????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAuV8X6Sctw
Susan Boyle in the Semis, singing Memories. Wow.
I feel sorry for her to be subject to so much media scrutiny. You have to take the good with the bad I suppose.
Hi Suzanne..
though i agree with you about the part about how much we should look beyond the physical attributes of a woman and judge her base on her talent, but looking at how trumatic the experience was for her upon winning 1st runner up, we should really re-evaluate whether the impact of putting talent against media publicity. hahah seems like in life we cant get the best of everything.
Anyway suzanne, really look forward to you sharing more abt your life beyond the primetime morning! haha really wld be nice to know what u do during your free time and photos of you beyond the studio of cna? (:
hi Suzanne
Sheryl here, remember me??
i’m from the news reporting hils workshop.
hehez.
went blog hopping through.
and i’ve found your blog!
love your lessons. hehez.
Hi Suzanne
I like watching South Korean Dramas and like to eat Korean food. Dramas like the Land of Wine, Beautiful Days, My Love Patzzi, Biscuit Teacher & Star Candy, The Sun Shine on Me, The Hotel, The Glass Shoes and many many more Korean Dramas and also depends on the actors.
I travelled to Icheon, to the Skii Moutain and the Hotels, Lotte World, the Cast Crew were shooting Stairway to Heaven, the Ginseng Plantation, got to eat the Ginseng Chicken soup,
few years ago, I like the weather.
Happy watching You is like watching the Korean Drama
Hi Suzanne
I visited Dong Dae Moom Cloth Market too.
Korean Stars Actors
I like to watch Bae Yong Jun, Bae Yong Joon, Rain, Kim Jae Won, Ryu Si Won, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Rae Won, Ahn Je Wo and many more Korean Actors Dramas and Movies.