Dear Susan,
I was one of the millions who watched your YouTube video. Your voice literally took my breath away. I passed that video on to all of my friends, posted it on my Facebook page, and I even Twittered about it. (like millions of other people). I was just so taken by your story, your humble sweetness, and your amazingly perfect voice. I was so happy this happened for you.
But now I am worried. I am worried the entertainment gods will want you to change. They will want you to spruce up your appearance so that they can market you better. In fact, it’s already started. I hope the changes made were because YOU wanted to make them, not because Simon Cowell or whoever else around you “suggested” you make them. I imagine all of this attention has boosted your self confidence and it rightly should. You have an amazing talent and you should be paid attention to. But that doesn’t mean you need to fall into step with the other plastic singers that these shows produce. Be yourself. You captivated the world by being yourself. We have enough plastic singers out there, we don’t need another one—regardless of how great your voice is.
All of this to say that if you are happy with making changes to your appearance or whatever, great. Go for it. I am sure there are stylists and makeup artists just chomping at the bit to “help” you. Everyone wants a piece of what’s hot and you seem to be it.
So, Good Luck Susan Boyle, and I look forward to hearing your next amazing performance.
6 comments:
She is awesome! Her performance brought tears to my eyes.
Go Susan Go!!!
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She was fantastic! Stopping by from SITS and wishing you a beautiful day, love: Evi
Very well said! I completely agree with your sentiments. I hope Susan can stay "true to herself" in an entertainment world that will try to change her!
Newbie mom here. I don't know much about this but I have to say "Yes, hollywood has it's idea of what perfect and beautiful is" and many of us buy into it. YUCK. I am the first to admit that I do look at the mags at the checkout of the grocery...but c'mon why can they not just let someone be themselves without feeling guilty about it? Rolls are the happening thing for moms...right? Whether we like it or not...that is who we are and we really should be proud of that.
Caroline *mommy of two (one little bambino with two top teeth in the tooth fairies possesion...the other ornery one, getting better with is Vidazorb!) Thank you God...we finally sleep.
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