Susan Boyle (25 page)

Susan you’re the woman next door, the type of person nobody takes much notice of, for some reason when you get to your age and beyond we become nothing more than a ghost to millions, they do not see us! In my now dark days both your wonderful personality and beautiful voice made my heart sing again, thank you for being there for me on that night, with that song. I hope one day you will find a wonderful man who can look beyond vanity, I hope you are kissed for the first time. Never give up the dream, make it come true.

Excellent! What a voice! I’ve watched clip over and over and it truly is beautiful. I believe YOUR dream is about to happen and you’ll be up there with the stars VERY soon. Congratulations on making the first step to success (and I’m sure you’ve made the villagers of Blackburn and Scots everywhere immensely proud). Very best for the future girl, you certainly deserve it :o)

Susan’s beloved mother, Bridget, posing with Mary Boyle (
left
) and Bridie Boyle (
right
).

Susan’s father, Patrick Boyle, during his service in the Royal Engineers during the Second World War.

Susan and her family. Back row left to right: Gerard, James, John, Kathleen, Joe, Bridie, Mary. Front row left to right: Susan, Patrick (father) and Bridget (mother).

Susan’s home in Blackburn, near Broxburn, West Lothian.

Fred O’Neil, who gave Susan singing lessons for several years and nurtured her incredible talent.

Singing has always been Susan’s passion!

Shots of Susan at home taken during the
Britain’s Got Talent
series.

The formidable
Britain’s Got Talent
judges. Left to right: Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell.

A woman viewing the incredible YouTube video clip of Susan’s first performance of ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ on
Britain’s Got Talent.

In the run-up to the final, bookmakers were in a flurry of activity as the public placed bets on the final few contestants. Susan was the firm favourite at Ladbroke’s bookmakers in her home town.

As the series reached its finale, it was clear that the most serious threat to Susan’s victory was the brilliantly gymnastic dance troupe, Diversity.