If you haven't heard about Susan Boyle, then you need to watch this video of her performance on the Britain's Got Talent show:
SUSAN BOYLE VIDEO
Susan has inspired many people because of this performance. I like the way the audience and the judges' faces change expression after only a few seconds.
Not only does Susan remind us that we shouldn't judge people based on their looks, but she shows tremendous courage to get up in front of a fairly hostile crowd and do her best no matter what.
But I think she inspires us in another way as well. I'm sure many people have had an experience in life where people expected you to fall on your face or do poorly and instead you surprised them and even amazed them. I've had a few of those in my lifetime. But I haven't had that feeling in quite a while. Those experiences are some of the most wonderful and uplifting times that I can remember. Everyone should experience that feeling at least once. Susan has helped remind me what that feels like.
