I saw the news article on CNN and then went to YouTube to watch the full clip. I, too, thought she was amazing. (And my hormones are on the downhill, middle-age wane, but I also had tears in my eyes.)
As I watched and listened, I thought: she has two talents. She's an absolutely wonderful singer, but she also handled the initial reactions from everyone with grace and humor. That takes class.
I will be showing this video clip to my Girl Scout troop on Friday. It's not only a beautiful lesson on outward versus inner beauty, it's a treat to hear such talent.
I wish good things for Susan Boyle, and I hope that she also has the... Not sure what word I want, but I hope she's protected from anyone who may want to try to take advantage of her.
