tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660366040216549474.post3389936247831299676..comments2023-06-08T03:02:35.276-06:00Comments on Buddha Was A Pretty Popular Guy: Yes, Susan Boyle Has Talent. Why Is That So Suprising?Pocket.Buddhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01181014900452502117noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660366040216549474.post-7654058237511585712009-04-17T11:00:00.000-06:002009-04-17T11:00:00.000-06:00You have nailed something.
Still, I think Frank s...You have nailed something.<br /><br />Still, I think Frank said it best in a comment over at Grandmere Mimi's blog:<br />"Interesting that so much of the commentary out there is based on an impression that this performance is a step toward fulfillment in an unfulfilled life when Susan herself suggests otherwise. Confidence built on a life well-lived shines in that performance.<br /><br />The lesson may be that there really are angels among us and that we'd see and hear more of them if we had the good sense needed to pay attention."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660366040216549474.post-85262036018226201522009-04-16T16:58:00.000-06:002009-04-16T16:58:00.000-06:00I like the part of her story that's about her bein...I like the part of her story that's about her being more of a shy homebody with surprisingly large talent for someone who has never before had the opportunity to practice it in public, but I'm with you when it comes to people talking about her looks and her age. Her beautiful voice, her ability to command an audience, her obvious confidence - these are things that are not at all dependent on whether she grows too much hair on her face or has a thickish waist or is over the age of 25. It is sad that we still equate socially described beauty with every other admired trait. Where is mass enlightenment when you need it?Elan Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023867307505601913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660366040216549474.post-27052534376339173592009-04-16T11:18:00.000-06:002009-04-16T11:18:00.000-06:00http://simplemassingpriest.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-...http://simplemassingpriest.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-hope-shes-wrong-im-afraid-shes-right.htmlMalcolm+https://www.blogger.com/profile/08469936715413110334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660366040216549474.post-75322322056337479312009-04-16T03:13:00.000-06:002009-04-16T03:13:00.000-06:00I think the saddest part is the fact not so much a...I think the saddest part is the fact not so much about the talent, but the part about dreams: effectually, "ugly people do not have dreams (aspirations)".<br />=\<br /><br />But i agree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586584545258379595noreply@blogger.com