Never judge a book by its cover....

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:14 am

Last night was the first episode in the new series of Britains Got Talent. One of the contestants walked on stage and said she wanted to be a singer like Elaine Paige. Everyone raised their eyebrows and sniggered to see this grey-haired, frumpy, middle-aged woman with thick bushy eyebrows daring to have such big dreams, but My God, when she started to sing she just blew everyones socks off! Listen to this amazing and fabulous woman. She says she's never been kissed, never even had a boyfriend but when she's rich and famous she'll be swatting them away like flies! Good luck and God Bless you Susan, you were AMAZING!!

Here's what her local paper, The Scotsman, has to say:

SHE lives alone with her ten-year-old cat, has never been kissed, and is teased by children in the street. But 48-year-old Susan Boyle could just be the UK's next singing sensation.

Devout Catholic Miss Boyle has been at the centre of a media storm since news emerged of how she wowed Britain's Got Talent judges Simon Cowell and Piers Morgan with her amazing opera voice.

She has now been tipped to win the hit show and the chance to perform in front of the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance later this year.

Speaking to the Evening News from her home in Blackburn, West Lothian, Miss Boyle – who freely says has "never even been kissed" – insisted she was unfazed by the attention.

Talented Susan looks to have the last laugh - Scotsman.com News

YouTube - BRITAINS GOT TALENT 2009 SUSAN BOYLE (SINGER) EPISODE 1 AUDITION (HQ)

The second clip includes an interview and the judges stunned comments.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:26 am

I said those exact words last night here Rapunzel:-4

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Awesome, hope she goes far.:-6

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:28 am

Yes i saw it too,,, amazing:-6:D she seems slightly batty,,, but quite happy so who cares:D:yh_rotfl

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:33 am

Wow.

It is not always just about looks, fair play to her, she is great.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:40 am

Chezzie;1174061 wrote: I said those exact words last night here Rapunzel:-4

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Awesome, hope she goes far.:-6

Lol! Great minds, huh?

I agree, she IS awesome. But some are so bad, they're funny.

I was amused to see Amanda Holden 'phoning Gwyneth the witch to ask her to lift her curse! :wah:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:54 am

Rapunzel;1174066 wrote: Lol! Great minds, huh?

I agree, she IS awesome. But some are so bad, they're funny.

I was amused to see Amanda Holden 'phoning Gwyneth the witch to ask her to lift her curse! :wah:

I nearly had a "wet" accident watching Stavros Flately and Junior Flately..........God I laughed so much hubs came in to make sure I was ok:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:15 am

That was amazing! Brought tears.

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 5:02 am

It's like when paul potts did the same kind of thing-you couls see what the judges were thinking and then their reactions. priceless.g

Tell you one thing Piers Morgan got right Blackburn is a dump. Rab C Nesbitt would turn his nose up at it.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:11 am

Its worth sitting through the dancing dogs and a bloke trying to eat a plate full of Ferrero Roche to get to the little gems like this

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:59 am

kazalala;1174062 wrote: Yes i saw it too,,, amazing:-6:D she seems slightly batty,,, but quite happy so who cares:D:yh_rotflI have the same problem when I get up to sing.............dunno if thats good or bad

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:21 am

Thank you Rap....That was absolutely beautiful, and I want to listen to her sing over and over again.

It's funny how some people snear and giggle because of your looks. They think that you're not worth "getting to know or talented." Such a shame. We miss out when we act like that, don't we?

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:28 am

Kathy Ellen;1174120 wrote: Thank you Rap....That was absolutely beautiful, and I want to listen to her sing over and over again.

It's funny how some people snear and giggle because of your looks. They think that you're not worth "getting to know or talented." Such a shame. We miss out when we act like that, don't we?

we sure do Kathy

I try very hard not to do that:D

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:29 am

Carolly;1174106 wrote: I have the same problem when I get up to sing.............dunno if thats good or bad

Well if ye happy its good:D:D

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:31 am

Humans ! What a bunch we are.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:38 am

thats the beauty of FG you dont get to see the cover only what is on the inside

:)

ok i must admit i'm more like a cheap comic than a book but you catch my drift ,that woman was as good as the guy who worked in carphone warehouse that opera guy i cant think of his name ... it might of been mobey

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:40 am

Nomad;1174221 wrote: Humans ! What a bunch we are.

yes, we are!!

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:25 am

farmer giles;1174232 wrote: thats the beauty of FG you dont get to see the cover only what is on the inside

:)

ok i must admit i'm more like a cheap comic than a book but you catch my drift ,that woman was as good as the guy who worked in carphone warehouse that opera guy i cant think of his name ... it might of been mobey

Do you mean Paul Potts? And yeah, I totally agree with you Jimbo.

It's much better getting to know who people are rather than just judging them on their appearance.

YouTube - Phone Salesman Amazes Crowd

cheap comic? :wah: hehehe you're so funny Jimbo, but don't put yourself down, you're much better than that. Kind of Jasper Carrott meets Hale and Pace.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:38 am

Rapunzel;1174248 wrote: Do you mean Paul Potts? And yeah, I totally agree with you Jimbo.

It's much better getting to know who people are rather than just judging them on their appearance.

YouTube - Phone Salesman Amazes Crowd

cheap comic? :wah: hehehe you're so funny Jimbo, but don't put yourself down, you're much better than that. Kind of Jasper Carrott meets Hale and Pace.

why thank you rap

paul pots he is great

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:42 am

Rapunzel;1174248 wrote: Do you mean Paul Potts? And yeah, I totally agree with you Jimbo.

It's much better getting to know who people are rather than just judging them on their appearance.

YouTube - Phone Salesman Amazes Crowd

cheap comic? :wah: hehehe you're so funny Jimbo, but don't put yourself down, you're much better than that. Kind of Jasper Carrott meets Hale and Pace.

good grief was he not also the leader of cambodia that killed millions :-2:-2:-3

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:53 am

I love it when someone like Susan our Paul Potts come on the show and blows them out of the water. She is amazing I hope she wins. :-6 I have listened to here sing at least 10 time get goose bump every time.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:10 pm

Rapunzel;1174248 wrote:

YouTube - Phone Salesman Amazes Crowd

That quite simply took my breathe away.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:13 pm

Nomad;1174280 wrote: That quite simply took my breathe away.

ok nomie now you have bravely come out of the closet i will admit the guy gave me goose bumps when he sang :-3:-3

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Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:32 pm

The point is this type of thing is happening all the time behind the scenes.Very talented people with talent that takes your breath away but because they "dont look right" they get pushed aside.Its heartbreaking its wrong but society is to blame.Last night on Britains Got Talent was a fine example of people laughing at a person who had more talent than the so called artists at the top today but she didnt "look right"so how could she have talent......God it makes me sick.Ive experienced it and ive seen it first hand over the years and because of this dear lady it may make people think twice when they see somebody who hasn't got a figure to die for....who may not fit the so called way a celeb should look....let them remember that behind the mask is a human and one that like Susan Boyle could blow your mind.I hope this lady has her dreams come true and she may have never found love in her life with a certain person but now the nation has taken her to their hearts and given her the love she has never known.Good luck Susan we are all behind you;):-4

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:38 pm

Carolly;1174292 wrote: The point is this type of thing is happening all the time behind the scenes.Very talented people with talent that takes your breath away but because they "dont look right" they get pushed aside.Its heartbreaking its wrong but society is to blame.Last night on Britains Got Talent was a fine example of people laughing at a person who had more talent than the so called artists at the top today but she didnt "look right"so how could she have talent......God it makes me sick.Ive experienced it and ive seen it first hand over the years and because of this dear lady it may make people think twice when they see somebody who hasn't got a figure to die for....who may not fit the so called way a celeb should look....let them remember that behind the mask is a human and one that like Susan Boyle could blow your mind.I hope this lady has her dreams come true and she may have never found love in her life with a certain person but now the nation has taken her to their hearts and given her the love she has never known.Good luck Susan we are all behind you;):-4

you are right of course,,, i think we can all be guilty of judging a book by its cover

:(

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:00 pm

kazalala;1174295 wrote: you are right of course,,, i think we can all be guilty of judging a book by its cover

:(Kaz in show business its bloody hard to make it because of that but dont we judge people that "dont look right" in our everyday lives also.A fine example is a gypsy lady I have known many years.She was brought up in the buying and selling game.She is clean but scruffy and although she lives not far from me now she also is a true Eastender.She went in a very posh Antique Shop near me a while back and asked about something they had in there....the gentleman looked her up and down and told her it would be to expensive for her.She then went onto tell him about a cabinet she had that her mother had left her and she wanted to sell it and would he be interested....she went onto descibe it and he knew it was worth a fortune.He said he would pop round her place to see it.Oh I didnt tell you did I......my Friend married into money and she has more money than I could dream of and lives in this huge house set in 10 acres.....sooooo can you imagine this stuck up git looking for her "caravan" only to find this mansion.....anyway she opened the door to him just wide enough for him to see the cabinet that was in the passage full of Dresden and Royal Crown Derby and his tongue must have been hanging out as she looked at him and said......Sorry darlin but I fink it will be to expensive for you to buy and shut the door in his face:wah:So so true.....never judge a book by its cover;)

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:05 pm

Carolly;1174309 wrote: Kaz in show business its bloody hard to make it because of that but dont we judge people that "dont look right" in our everyday lives also.A fine example is a gypsy lady I have known many years.She was brought up in the buying and selling game.She is clean but scruffy and although she lives not far from me now she also is a true Eastender.She went in a very posh Antique Shop near me a while back and asked about something they had in there....the gentleman looked her up and down and told her it would be to expensive for her.She then went onto tell him about a cabinet she had that her mother had left her and she wanted to sell it and would he be interested....she went onto descibe it and he knew it was worth a fortune.He said he would pop round her place to see it.Oh I didnt tell you did I......my Friend married into money and she has more money than I could dream of and lives in this huge house set in 10 acres.....sooooo can you imagine this stuck up git looking for her "caravan" only to find this mansion.....anyway she opened the door to him just wide enough for him to see the cabinet that was in the passage full of Dresden and Royal Crown Derby and his tongue must have been hanging out as she looked at him and said......Sorry darlin but I fink it will be to expensive for you to buy and shut the door in his face:wah:So so true.....never judge a book by its cover;)

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflgood for her;) yes it happens a lot ,, i honestly think i have done it myself as well ,,maybe we should stop and think sometimes,.,, also show business yes they do judge on looks dont they ,, i mean just look at x factor etc.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:12 pm

kazalala;1174312 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotflgood for her;) yes it happens a lot ,, i honestly think i have done it myself as well ,,maybe we should stop and think sometimes,.,, also show business yes they do judge on looks dont they ,, i mean just look at x factor etc. :(When I had my stint in it even at my level it happened....so so wrong but maybe a fact of life and one that needs to change for sure.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:02 pm

kazalala;1174295 wrote: you are right of course,,, i think we can all be guilty of judging a book by its cover

:(

you hit that one on the nail........Mike has long hair, he used to be continually pulled over by cops....for nothing......he has never ever hurt a fly, no speeding tickets, no wrongful withdoings ever.

one day he got fed up........cop was behind him with his lights on, so Mike pulled over and stopped.......Mike got out of the car and went up to the cop, which is a HUGE no-no............he just yelled, wtf is wrong with you people? I saw you tailing me for 5 minutes, I knew you were going to pull me over! You guys do this to me all the time!............just because my hair is long?

cop apologized immediately....as he had of course already ran his plates.

he has not been stopped again.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:39 pm

Susan Boyle is quite something! I watched her again on the repeat with my mum.

I had goose bumps! What an amazing voice!

Vesuvius · Post by **Vesuvius** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:48 am

OH saw this, I missed it as I don't watch the prog, he was over the moon about her voice! I can see why now. :-6

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:28 pm

I just found this too... :-6

Susan's first recording back in 1999, when she sang blues ballad Cry Me A River for a charity CD.

YouTube - Susan Boyle - Cry Me A River Charity CD

If this was recorded 10 yrs ago all those talentscouts must have been sleeping not to take up on this. Now 10 yrs later they will smash their heads against the wall for having been so dumb. i am sure all producers are after her now. Good luck for her.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:53 am

Lovely:-6

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:21 am

WOW!

Can't watch the programme - way over my cringe level - but this (and Paul Potts), well, just WOW!

I think I'd have Paul just a little ahead because Susan seemed just a tiny bit strained on some of the high notes, but even so, that's fantastic.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:22 am

Clodhopper;1176484 wrote: WOW!

Can't watch the programme - way over my cringe level - but this (and Paul Potts), well, just WOW!

I think I'd have Paul just a little ahead because Susan seemed just a tiny bit strained on some of the high notes, but even so, that's fantastic.

LOL! I agree, a lot of it IS cringeworthy and we laugh our sox off at just how dreadful some of it is. I think thats why so many people were shocked and amazed by Susan Boyle, because you automatically (and unfairly, but then we're only human) expected a farce and instead witnessed near perfection!

However, it's also interesting to watch the interviews, to see what people hope and dream for and to see their reactions when they pass or fail.

On a personal note, the kids at school watch ALL of these type of talent shows, it gives them courage to put on regular talent shows of their own at school and if you watch them too and can talk to the kids about them, then you are one cool dude in their eyes. :wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:30 pm

We just watched her today (yeah slow eh) goodness that first note of hers made the hair on my arms stand up.

I hope they keep her around and everybody gets a big fat wake up call about beauty. YOU GO GIRL!!!!

But I do understand the beauty issue. One of my fave persons on the planet is a biker and hanging with him gets us quite the looks. He looks fierce but has a heart of gold.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:39 pm

minks;1176683 wrote: We just watched her today (yeah slow eh) goodness that first note of hers made the hair on my arms stand up.

I hope they keep her around and everybody gets a big fat wake up call about beauty. YOU GO GIRL!!!!

But I do understand the beauty issue. One of my fave persons on the planet is a biker and hanging with him gets us quite the looks. He looks fierce but has a heart of gold.

I know what you mean...I'm friendly with the trash guys and they are tattooed to death but the nicest guys and they always put my can back in the yard.

If you treat peeps the way you would want to be treated, they will return the favor no matter how they look, etc.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:55 pm

I hope success and fame does not spoil this talented lady. Or make her unhappy. I can almost see greedy people salivating at he mouth anf rubbing their hands on how to make this lady "marketable".

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:57 pm

qsducks;1176695 wrote: I know what you mean...I'm friendly with the trash guys and they are tattooed to death but the nicest guys and they always put my can back in the yard.

If you treat peeps the way you would want to be treated, they will return the favor no matter how they look, etc.

The golden rule for sure QD I am a firm believer too.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:41 pm

along-for-the-ride;1176713 wrote: I hope success and fame does not spoil this talented lady. Or make her unhappy. I can almost see greedy people salivating at he mouth anf rubbing their hands on how to make this lady "marketable".

That's Simon for you:(

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:43 pm

minks;1176717 wrote: The golden rule for sure QD I am a firm believer too.

I know I could talk to a car (shhh, if I say a tree I will never hear the end of it from Nomad:yh_rotfl) and if it could talk back, I'd be fine.:yh_rotfl

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:33 am

Susan seemed just a tiny bit strained on some of the high notes

I'm now wondering if she was actually fine on the high notes, and it is my speakers not quite coping!:wah:

More than 12,000,000 hits on the internet? Live the dream, girl!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:18 am

She hit the high notes just fine, get new speakers. :yh_rotfl Actually I think the hits are closer to 23 million now.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:25 pm

And so it begins.............

Scottish singing sensation gets dye job, makeover - MSN TV News

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:14 am

along-for-the-ride;1179763 wrote: And so it begins.............

Scottish singing sensation gets dye job, makeover - MSN TV News

She's unemployed-forget all the stories about people living well on the dole they don't. A hairdo has probably been a luxury she couldn't afford until now. Blackburn really really really is a dump you know. She had the nerve and ability to stand up there and do what she did-I think you'll find she is far from being a simpleton that will be taken advantage of . She has-in the local parlance a face like the back of bus and the voice of an angel.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:23 am

And Simon voices his concern............

Simon Cowell to Susan Boyle: "Get yourself together"

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:53 am

Last weeks star:Dkeep watching;)

YouTube - Shaheen Jafargholi (HQ) Britain's Got Talent 2009

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:56 am

this weeks stars:D the dancers are excellent this year, these are amazing,, watch the whole thing:D

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:36 pm

I'll bring Susan up on youtube and watch her 2-3 times - amazing

she makes my hair stand straight up - her voice hit all high notes..

I then tear up / cry. she's so very cute when Simon says

"Hold your head high when you go back to your Village - it's 3 yes ssssss"

My girlfriend hadn't seen it - the other night we watch her @ 6 times at least

we cried...

I told her - see can't judge a book by it's cover - definate message

I also told her - you owe me a box of kleenex:wah:

Susan made a CD in 1999 - title: Cry Me a River

since her audition - her brows are thinner - she wearing brighter clothing - other than that, she still Susan...

I love watching her..

Patsy

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:13 am

kazalala;1180189 wrote: this weeks stars:D the dancers are excellent this year, these are amazing,, watch the whole thing:D

YouTube - Diversity - Dance Act - Britains Got Talent 2009 Ep 3

I agree....dancers of all types have impressed me more than the singers.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri May 01, 2009 3:36 pm

Tomorrow's selection looks fantastic! Can't wait to see it! And can't wait to hear Jamie Pugh singing Bring Him Home from Les Miserables too! :-6 :-6 :-6

Has Susan Boyle got a new rival? Second Les Miserables singer wows Britain's Got Talent | Mail Online