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Susan Boyle
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:06 pm
by retrofuturist
Greetings,
Susan Boyle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dhammapada verses 262/263.
Not by mere eloquence nor by beauty of form does a man
become accomplished, if he is jealous, selfish and deceitful.
But he in whom these are wholly destroyed, uprooted and extinct,
and who has cast out hatred -- that wise man is truly accomplished.
Metta,
Retro.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:14 pm
by Fede
Talk about he who laughs last......
Isn't she a bonny wonder...??
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:19 pm
by Jechbi
She is beautiful.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:25 pm
by DNS
What a talent!
Over 19 million views and it hasn't even been a week yet!
Great quote, retro. Some modern slogans that come to mind: "don't judge a book by its cover."
"It couldn't happen to a better person," bullied most of her life, youngest of nine children, spent most of her life caring for her aged parents.
I hope she finds great success and happiness.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:51 pm
by pink_trike
It really isn't about her singing, which is lovely...it's about her presence. How present she is. She saw the rolling eyes and smirks and just did what she does.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:40 pm
by retrofuturist
Greetings David,
TheDhamma wrote:Great quote, retro.
When I came up with it, I was actually thinking more about the audience before Susan opened her mouth to sing.
Without even intending to do so, at that moment, Susan managed to highlight everything that is ugly about people's attitudes towards other people, and actually turn the spotlight onto the audience.
Metta,
Retro.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:29 am
by appicchato
I've watched it maybe a dozen times and unable to keep a dry eye every time...max mudita?...
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:42 am
by Ngawang Drolma.
retrofuturist wrote:Greetings David,
TheDhamma wrote:Great quote, retro.
When I came up with it, I was actually thinking more about the audience before Susan opened her mouth to sing.
Without even intending to do so, at that moment, Susan managed to highlight everything that is ugly about people's attitudes towards other people, and actually turn the spotlight onto the audience.
Metta,
Retro.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:46 am
by pink_trike
appicchato wrote:I've watched it maybe a dozen times and unable to keep a dry eye every time...max mudita?...
Me too.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:53 am
by Tex
I received by e-mail the Susan Boyle link and forwarded it to another friend, who responded with this:
Paul Potts, sorry if this is old news, but it was new to me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEo5bjnJViA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'm overwhelmed by both. And thankfully so.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:55 am
by christopher:::
Here's a recording Susan made 10 years ago....
Cry Me a River (1999)
related story:
BBC News: Susan Boyle debut song uncovered
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:52 am
by pink_trike
TheDhamma wrote:What a talent!
Over 19 million views and it hasn't even been a week yet!
24 million and rising. A half a million friends on Facebook. She has really touched people's hearts.
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:21 pm
by Ben
Well, that was totally amazing!
I just watched the clip with my wife.
B
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:55 pm
by appicchato
pink_trike wrote:TheDhamma wrote:What a talent!
Over 19 million views and it hasn't even been a week yet!
24 million and rising.
Over 50 now...whew...
Re: Susan Boyle
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:02 am
by BlackBird
This brought a tear to my eye
With metta
Jack
