I think what this video represents, is a wakeup call.. The look on peoples faces in the audience (and the judges) said, you're ugly and old so your not going to be any good! Society has taught us, through magazines and music videos to associate talent with beautiful people.. (Mostly, not always..) The performance itself didn't amaze me, but the impact that the clip has had on the world and media, has.. I think it reminds us all that beauty isn't everything and there can be beauty in the most... unusual of places.. If you give it a chance..!

@ Chris #57, Lets not get personal now...I said her performance was OK didn't I? what more do you want? I think I like her less now thanks to your comments. @ Mary #66, Please tell me there's more to your life than taking solace from Sue Boyle. I think Americans call your blog an "over share". And no, Im not impressed by people who can sing well at Britain's got Talent. I can see that at my local pub on a Friday night. I will be impressed if something is made of this opportunity. Like an ORIGINAL album or a part in a musical show or a movie or something. Otherwise, its just glorified Karaoke and token kow-tow by the real winners like Simon Cowell, Producers & networks. I would bet anything that you could be just as inspired by going out & making an effort to see live music rather than watch some scripted crap on the idiot-box. And alot of this stuff IS scripted. And if I read another "you go gurl" I'm gonna loose the friggin plot!! Rangi...

I cannot tell you how many times I have watched the video of Susan Boyle.Susan Boyle is a link to life for all of us that have 'a dream'. When I am down, and feel useless in this life. I log onto Youtube, and watch the video 6 to 8 times, and I think even at my age that are years older than her, maybe there is a chance for my dreams. She is enchanting, beautiful, and I hope she doesn't change! I hope her competitors realize that this is her time, and that they will have their day as long as they have a dream! I adore her, and I wish her the best in the days of her life. She has given more than she knows. God Bless you Susan Doyle.

you are a really lovly singer i bet simon was shocked

To me her performance was memorable but what floored me was the absolute joy from the judges and the audience. The look on the female judges face, after Susan hits the sequential high notes is one of utter astonishment.

Absolutely unreal!!! It was just amazing! I was gobsmacked to be honest

Susan Boyle's case just proves that people DO judge other people based on their appearance rather than the whole person and their attributes. I too, was very surprised she had such good voice when she started singing and was actually ashamed for judging her on her looks. It's the nature in us, and it will be around us forever, but we really need to try to give everyone a chance no matter what they look like cos you just never know what they can do!! You go girl Susan

Don't forget people, this is Britain's Got Talent, not one of the Idol shows. She'd never win an Idol show purely because of her age and musical style.

She has undeniable talent. Will she win? Who knows. Some of the things I have heard of her she sounds a little breathy but her voice is brilliant.

What I think the main surprise here is not her looks or size. It was her initial manner. When she first came on stage, her demeanour was as far from "winner" as possible. The moment she started singing, you could see where all her passion and energy goes. In terms of talent, that is what counts.

u go girl,superb,world class,ur in a league of ur own makes me proud to be SCOTTISH XXXXXXXXXXXXX

I think Susan Boyle is AMAZING, People thought haha she looks old and shes just going to be another laugh, and she proved everyone wrong. Her voice is brilliant, heart stopping and powerful, im happy she got through