As a mentally disabled schoolgirl with frizzy hair, Susan was mocked. She was one of 9 children, and lived with her parents caring for them till their deaths, she attended Sunday Mass and sang in the choir.Her life was one of quiet service.
I'd call her a success, just based on that. However, thanks to her triumph at "Britain's Got Talent" the world is calling her a success as well.
Why did they assume that she was a loser just because she doesn't fit the stereotype of a beautiful slim young vocalist?
If you are too loving to have been one of the crowd who laughed at Susan's dream, then this story will make your day, over at Aliens in this World blog.
UPDATE: I have the embedded video!!
Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Cause of Our Joy, and my three daughters, the cause of my joy.
5 comments:
I keep trying to find mention of what exactly her disability was (is?) -- have you seen anything? This is a great story and her voice is really solid - lovely.
I don't know what the schoolchildren used to mock her about, but I'll bet they're sorry now!
I don't know what the schoolchildren used to mock her about, but I'll bet they're sorry now!
I still haven't seen the video but I have long felt that the music industry has suffered since the advent of tv. People used to listen to records at home not knowing what the singer looked like. Now, looks are more important than a genuine good voice.
Elizabeth, that's an excellent point;in the days of radio, did people care if Ella Fitzgerald or Ethel Mermen were less than svelte model-like blondes?
No, they cared that they could belt out a song like no one else!
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