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Britain’s Got (A Shorter Memory Than It Likes to Think)
As I write this, I have just watched the grand final of « Britain’s Got Talent ». I am convinced that Britain has indeed got talent – from a father and son comedy dance act, through a young man who made his saxophone weep to a young lady with a voice way beyond her tender years. Oh. And Susan Boyle.
I mention Susan Boyle last not because I do not believe she has talent. Her initial performance brought the whole country to its knees and elicited more comment than probably any other “reality” TV show for some time. Like everyone else, I am awaiting the results. For Susan’s sake I hope she wins tonight. But I can truly say the same of every other act. They would not be in the final if they did not stand a chance of winning.
I heard a comment from a psychologist earlier today that if Susan Boyle does not win tonight’s show it will ruin the rest of her life. I beg to disagree. The obvious talent she possesses has been spotted by others throughout the world, and win or lose she will go on to make money and to live a changed life. Susan Boyle, said the psychologist, has been in the headlines for so long now that her name has become synonymous with winning the title. If she doesn’t win, her name will be forgotten.
And if she does win?....
You have thirty seconds to tell me the names of the acts who came first, second and third last year – all together now!
Do I make my point?
Colin Morley (editor)
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You were right about her, from what I grasped anyway. I hope she will find a way to use her talent and stay mentally healthy. High trees catch a lot of wind.(Dutch proverb, meaning you get a lot on your plate when you stick out) They have to be strong legs to carry wealth. Another hiddious proverb, meaning about the same :)