The world was introduced to Susan Boylein 2009onBritain’s Got Talent.
She helped remind many people around the world that a superstar doesn’t need to fit into any boxes.
From her amazing sound to her well-known lovefor Donny Osmond, Boyle is a celebrity with a quirky side.
Let’s take a look at some untold truths about the one-of-a-kind Susan Boyle.
In fact, she has been in contact with some of those bullies from her past.
… That is a happy ending."
What was her thought when these past classmates first contacted her?
“Okay, they’ve grown up.
They were just silly kids.”
She’s a big Madonna fan for an unexpected reason
Boyle is a major Madonna fan.
Sure, she loves the music, but her reason for being such a big fan goes deeper.
They were all Madonna, and she actually helped me.
She helped me get through that."
And now, Boyle has reached a level of fame that it seems Madonna could even appreciate.
Though admittedly, Boyle is doubtful about any key similarities between the two singers.
She continued, “Madonna is a legend, and I have L-plates on my back.
Because if you do your job well, and people like what you do, that counteracts the bad.
And turns it around, into a good thing.
Into a positive thing.”
Musicals are her jam
Fun fact: Boyle is a big fan of musicals.
She discussed this love during aninterview withFemale First, describing what this form of art brings to her life.
I never thought for a second people would want to come and watch that.
It was a great honour.
Boyle spoke with theObserver(viaThe Hollywood Reporter) about her sense of relief when she received the news.
“I have always known that I have had an unfair label put upon me,” she said.
“Asperger’s doesn’t define me.
As sheshared onToday, her first thoughts actually were, “What the heck are you wearing?”
She then went even further, saying, “I mean, I walked on dressed like a cake….
I thought, what the heck were you thinking about?
I mean, it was like a doily in legs.”
The singer though realized she was different inside as well.
She said watching the audition back, she could see that she “lacked confidence.”
She sees her own evolution and is happy with it.
She continued, “Look at me.
There’s a complete contrast, and that’s good.”
This may be the case for Boyle, but the wealth has never gone to her head.
While her new home is a bit bigger, she actually spends more time in her childhood home.
I still have a lot of nice memories in this house.
I feel, this is my comfort zone.”
She continued on to say that she still regularly goes to church.
“I find that my religion gives me a direction in life and brings great happiness.”
Throughout interviews and each big moment, she continues to be humble about her success.
Though her mother passed away before seeing Boyle achieve real success, her values live on.
In the lively tome, SuBo admits to being terrified onBritain’s Got Talent.
“I knew what they were thinking.
‘Just look at her!
She’s got a bum like a garage, a head like a mop … she cannae sing.
Susan, believe in yourself.
You are the person writing your story,” (viaGood Housekeeping).
In 2013, Boyle herself took to the stage among the greats.
…Two years ago driving past the hall Susan said that one day she would like to perform there.
…Yesterday this became a reality!"
YouTubevideoshighlight how special the night was for performer and audience alike as Boyle kept everybody captivated.
“I walk two miles every day, to Tesco and back.
That has helped me lose weight,” advised the singer.
“It’s made me realize nothing is impossible.
It can be downright difficult, but not impossible,” she confidently told the publication.
For his part, the reformed Mr.
Nasty toldVarietyin August 2018 that he really regrets how he initially treated Boyle.
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“I’m very humbled,” she toldThe Sun.
Writing on Instagram, Boyle espoused themeaningof the event to her personally, as a performer.
People saw me as somebody quite ordinary.
This has helped me fulfill the dream I’ve had since I was five."
I’m a champion for them."
