Comments on: Why Susan Boyle Makes Us Cry: Ugly Duckling Becomes a Swan

By: Erin Kealoha

Erin Kealoha — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:02:35 +0000

Mary- I enjoyed your coverage of Susan Boyle and wanted to share a blog posting from my client, The Responsibility Project, which discusses the theme you touch on about the “ugly duckling.” Many agree that even more remarkable than Susan Boyle’s angelic voice is the attention she’s received for being the unattractive “ugly duckling.” In a blog posted on http://www.ResponsibilityProject.com, award-winning journalist Kathy McManus engages in this debate, asking “Do we have the responsibility to move beyond snap judgments? Is the old adage ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ obsolete?” Go to http://www.responsibilityproject.com/blog/post/susan-boyle/ to see this and other thought-provoking blogs, short films and discussion guides to encourage conversations on responsibility and “doing the right thing.”

By: janice

janice — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:26:06 +0000

I am stunned that anyone could leave a comment like Lauren’s on a blog that usually only attracts the most peaceful and positive of souls. You’ve achieved your aim, Lauren, if you’re reading this. We’ve noticed you. You’ve got a reaction. But how sad must you be if you need this kind of attention.

I saw the original show on UK TV. It’s not fake. I’m Scottish. Many of us look like Susan. Many more of us are not appearance obsessed. Ugly is as ugly does. Go watch the film Shallow Hal, Lauren.

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:43:25 +0000

Hi Marc and Angel!

Yes, it fascinates me that the world has sat up and taken notice by something that is so much the opposite of what we perceive ‘glamour’ to be.

It shows me that we are starved of ‘real’ soul food

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:41:10 +0000

Hi Lauren!
Beauty sometimes comes in packages. I suppose the media have trained us to see only superficial beauty – you know, the kind one sees on magazine covers. But that’s not all there is to know about beauty.

Actually, I was amazed to see how at home Susan is on stage and in front of millions of viewers. You or I might get uptight and suffer from nerves. Not Susan. She rose to the occasion and was witty and present. That’s beautiful!

That was in addition to the beauty of her voice.

As I said before, beauty comes in strange packages.

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:31:35 +0000

Oh Lauren, your comment is what is ugly. Blogging comments have gotten so… sick, lately. It’s a shame.

By: Lauren H.

Lauren H. — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:30:49 +0000

This story is obviously photoshopped, no one is that ugly.

By: Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc and Angel Hack Life — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:42:03 +0000

So true. This Susan Boyle piece really moved me. It's so inspiring to see how the world reacted to it too. Marc and Angel Hack Lifes last blog post..When Our Stories Hold Us Back

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:50 +0000

What a coincidence... Everyone must be talking about her, the "why I cry every time I watch it" question. I found your blog through Terry Heath's ice cream guest post and my last post was about Susan too. To add to your reasons why I'll add this: Many people wish that after keeping their talents to themselves for too many years that when they finally open their mouths, something as good as this will come out. Dianas last blog post..I love Susan Boyle

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:57:57 +0000

Hi Patricia!
Yes, it’s true – we have to become ourselves in order to truly transform. Not become someone else.

What a life lesson!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:19:27 +0000

I've found it deeply inspiring.A life lesson shared with the rest of the world.Dreams coming true,and a transformation which shows that we have to be ourselves.God bless her and help her find the right path Patricias last blog post..La Ecología que nos rodea