Here is the link to youtube where you can see the full version of Susan in all her glory. All embedding of her performance has been disabled, so you've got to follow the link. Lame, but oh well. It's totally worth it.
Typical that no one can imagine that someone who isn't beautiful by our cultural standards is automatically assumed to be a failure. External physicality has nothing to do with vocal skill or any skill really. I can think of several singers that have totally mediocre voices that have had hit singles all because they are pretty. (must....resist...urge to......name.....names....)
Reason #1643 that we all need to give the middle finger to any force at work that doesn't speak truth about who we are. Beautiful, talented, smart and beloved!
Hopefully Susan will humble everyone like she did at her performance and make us all think of ways we perpetuate prejudices in our world.
Post Edit: I just found out that Susan Boyle has been all over the U. S. media. That is so fantastic.
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