Heard about this a few days ago then finally saw a quick snippet on the news the night before last. Finally had the chance to check it out on YouTube last night and ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luRmM1J1sfg
Amazing. I have cried my eyes out each time I have seen it. Such an unlikely candidate by the world's standards, and the looks on the faces of the audience -that young girl rolling her eyes - and she just stood up there, almost oblivious, and shut them all up.
Over 20 million hits on YouTube and broadcast around the world. I hope that she goes on to great things. AND she's Scottish. Scots wa' hae! Alba gu brath!
The look on Simon Cowell's face! And that 'megatalent' (as described in the Herald!) Amanda Holden...lol! My favourite was the guy on the other end. At least he had the grace to be ashamed of his earlier thoughts. Ant n Dec were hilarious.
Oh SIMON!
Goes to show that even in the most unlikely of places...and how quickly we can idolise people with internet and gadgetry. Still, it is brilliant to see someone who doesn't fit the image blow them all away.
Go Susan.
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