Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Susan Boyle

• How many people around the world have visited Susan Boyle videos?
A: There are about 2574496 people have visited Susan Boyle videos.

• What websites, other than Youtube, currently carry interviews and songs by Susan Boyle?
A: talent.itv.com, magnify.net and vidivodo

• What else has Susan Boyle sang? Can you bring these into class?
A: I dreamed a dream, Memory and Cry me a river

• Where is Susan Boyle from? Describe her life before her appearance on 'Britain's Got Talent'
A: born in Blackburn, west Lothian, Scotland.
She visited the theatre from time to time to listen to professional singers, and performed at a number of local venues.

• Which famous talk show hosts have now interviewed Susan Boyle?
A: Larry King

• What is the program 'Britain's Got Talent' – what other famous people started out on this show?
A: The show is a search for Britain's next best talent act and features singers, dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other talents of all ages. Anyone who believes they are talented is encouraged to audition.
Paul Potts and Geroge Sampson

• Who has been writing poems about Susan Boyle? What other crazy stuff's out there?
A: Ricky Gervais

• Which famous people are current fans of Susan Boyle?
A: Kelly Clarkson, Jay Leno

• What media coverage has Susan Boyle been getting in your country? What are the journalists saying?
A: Taipei Times (http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2009/06/01/2003445048)

• What is 'Les Misérables'?
A: 'Les Misérables' is a musical composed in 1980 by the French composer Claude-Michel Schönberg with a libretto by Alain Boublil. The musical is based on the 1862 novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.

• Who is Elaine Page?
A: an English singer and actress best known for her work in musical theatre.

Q: Do you think Boyle should have changed her look?
A: I think it won't be necessary to change her look. People love her voice, not her appearance. If she change her look, there won't be any special about Susan Boyle.

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