This is a world I'd never seen before and never dreamt I would get to see.
This is a world I'd never seen before and never dreamt I would get to see.
I hope my Mum is proud of me now. It's all for her, my family and the people who support me.
I hope my Mum is proud of me now. It's all for her, my family and the people who support me.
I'll get used to the fame side of things with baby steps - one step at a time.
I'll get used to the fame side of things with baby steps - one step at a time.
I've been living my dream.
I've been living my dream.
I used to be a spectator looking out at the world and now I'm a part of that world. I'm not the wee,...
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I used to be a spectator looking out at the world and now I'm a part of that world. I'm not the wee, frightened lassie I used to be.
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I brush up quite well.
I brush up quite well.
I like to think that people who dare to dream can have that dream come true through their own determ...
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I like to think that people who dare to dream can have that dream come true through their own determination.
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[after losing to Diversity on Britain's Got Talent 2009] The best people won.
[after losing to Diversity on Britain's Got Talent 2009] The best people won.
When people are a wee bit slow, others pick at them.
When people are a wee bit slow, others pick at them.
[thinking back on her star-making audition] I can hardly remember what happened on the night as I ha...
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[thinking back on her star-making audition] I can hardly remember what happened on the night as I had my eyes closed most of the time. It really didn't dawn on me what was happening.
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[her global success] All I did was open my gob and sing. I just made a noise. Everybody does it you ...
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[her global success] All I did was open my gob and sing. I just made a noise. Everybody does it you know...
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I've had crushes but never been in love. The only thing I regret is not having children.
I've had crushes but never been in love. The only thing I regret is not having children.
[David Hasselhoff] He's a nice, wee hunk.
[David Hasselhoff] He's a nice, wee hunk.
[Her Britain's Got Talent audition] I never even thought I'd get past the judges.
[Her Britain's Got Talent audition] I never even thought I'd get past the judges.
I'm very pro-Royal.
I'm very pro-Royal.
[losing to Diversity] Sometimes it's better to runner-up.
[losing to Diversity] Sometimes it's better to runner-up.
I can be up and down like a yo-yo.
I can be up and down like a yo-yo.
If Mr Right comes along and it feels right, then I'll get married.
If Mr Right comes along and it feels right, then I'll get married.
I have never been accepted by the world before. Now I do feel part of it and I find it really exciti...
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I have never been accepted by the world before. Now I do feel part of it and I find it really exciting. I keep asking myself "is this really happening?" And I keep expecting someone to say "ha ha love, we're kidding!" Everyone has fears but mine is that this will all disappear. I want it to keep on going as long as possible. If it did all go away tomorrow, I know I've enjoyed every minute of living the dream now.
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I am a proud, patriotic Scot, passionate about my heritage and my country. But I am not a nationalis...
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I am a proud, patriotic Scot, passionate about my heritage and my country. But I am not a nationalist.
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The only dream my Dad had, of becoming a singer, is coming true through me - so I think he'd be prou...
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The only dream my Dad had, of becoming a singer, is coming true through me - so I think he'd be proud!
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When I was a baby, they didn't really give me much scope. They told my parents not to expect too muc...
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When I was a baby, they didn't really give me much scope. They told my parents not to expect too much of me and just to play things purely by ear because I had a slight disability. My faith got me through that. You never give up on anything really; you never give up on yourself and the people around you. Words often hurt more than cuts and bruises and the scars are still there.
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Appearance is not everything - I'm happy with the way I look.
Appearance is not everything - I'm happy with the way I look.
[YouTube] Six weeks ago the only tube I knew of was a tube of Smarties.
[YouTube] Six weeks ago the only tube I knew of was a tube of Smarties.
My fame is a dream come true.
My fame is a dream come true.
When you lose someone as powerful as your mother you feel as if a part of you is taken away.
When you lose someone as powerful as your mother you feel as if a part of you is taken away.
You should never judge a book by its cover.
You should never judge a book by its cover.
[to the people who used to bully her when she was a little girl] I've got the last laugh.
[to the people who used to bully her when she was a little girl] I've got the last laugh.
Never been married. Never been kissed. Shame, but that's not an advert.
Never been married. Never been kissed. Shame, but that's not an advert.
[after performing I Dreamed a Dream on Britain's Got Talent 2009] Bloody fantastic!
[after performing I Dreamed a Dream on Britain's Got Talent 2009] Bloody fantastic!
People didn't want to sit next to me in class.
People didn't want to sit next to me in class.
[Her first words at her audition] My name is Susan Boyle.
[Her first words at her audition] My name is Susan Boyle.
Have I found, reached or achieved my dream? Well, everybody never completely fulfills their dream. M...
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Have I found, reached or achieved my dream? Well, everybody never completely fulfills their dream. My dream is to make people happy and to go on making people happy for as long as it lasts, so it's not really complete. It's never really complete without the fans.
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[her mother] I know she would have been proud of me.
[her mother] I know she would have been proud of me.
If people didn't recognize you I might end up saying "What am I doing wrong?"
If people didn't recognize you I might end up saying "What am I doing wrong?"
I have my faith which is the backbone of who I am really.
I have my faith which is the backbone of who I am really.
I've grown up a bit.
I've grown up a bit.
If my mother could see me now, she'd tell me to keep going.
If my mother could see me now, she'd tell me to keep going.
I've led a sheltered life.
I've led a sheltered life.
[Her mother] She meant me to do something with my life.
[Her mother] She meant me to do something with my life.
[when asked why singing hadn't worked out for her in the past] I've not been given the chance before...
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[when asked why singing hadn't worked out for her in the past] I've not been given the chance before.
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There's nothing worse than another person having power over you by bullying you.
There's nothing worse than another person having power over you by bullying you.
[her success] It's the best thing that ever happened to me.
[her success] It's the best thing that ever happened to me.
In my life I have striven to prove myself, that I can be accepted, that I am not the worthless perso...
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In my life I have striven to prove myself, that I can be accepted, that I am not the worthless person people think I am. I have got something to offer.
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[before singing I Dreamed a Dream in 2009] I'm gonna make that audience rock.
[before singing I Dreamed a Dream in 2009] I'm gonna make that audience rock.
Pressure is good because it makes you work harder.
Pressure is good because it makes you work harder.
I just want to thank the people of Britain for getting behind me. You've made my dreams come true.
I just want to thank the people of Britain for getting behind me. You've made my dreams come true.
I am the happiest I've ever been and truly enjoying myself.
I am the happiest I've ever been and truly enjoying myself.
I was a wee bit slower at picking up things than other people. So you get left behind in a system th...
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I was a wee bit slower at picking up things than other people. So you get left behind in a system that just wants to rush on, you know?
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I like to keep myself to myself. If you lose your identity you become something that's false and peo...
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I like to keep myself to myself. If you lose your identity you become something that's false and people stop believing in you. If you can't be yourself then who can you be?
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To anyone who has a dream, I say follow that dream. You re never too old. It is never too late.
To anyone who has a dream, I say follow that dream. You re never too old. It is never too late.
I'm among friends...am I not?
I'm among friends...am I not?
I look like a garage.
I look like a garage.
I had to get out there and prove to everybody I could do it. It's been like a demolition ball.
I had to get out there and prove to everybody I could do it. It's been like a demolition ball.
Hopefully I can show Scotland's got talent.
Hopefully I can show Scotland's got talent.
I really feel at home on stage.
I really feel at home on stage.
