Paul Potts
 

I mentioned this to a couple other LoTers. This is from Britain's Got Talent, which is like their American Idol (complete with Simon Cowell). He's a mobile phone salesman, looks like he'd be more at home playing World of Warcraft than singing onstage, was bullied as a kid, you can fill in the rest of the blanks.


This guy is the reason we love these damn talent shows. Watch:

http://www.youtube.com/v/9oxTy7KIAaA

Totally inspiring.

And when you're done with that, here's the "story" segment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEFrQxSzTTQ

And if you've gotten that far, you may as well watch this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwkVnyfdGYQ

I think I'd change my name. Kind of like being Adolph Hitsler.

"Hi, I have a talent. No, it is not the mass murder of 1/4 of my nation's population."

Absolutely amazing. Thanks, Morri- that was truly great to see!

I really enjoyed that. Thanks, Morrigoon!:snap:

I thought that too, Alex.

I saw this right around the time it first aired. His story is so sad, but I'm glad he got the opportunity to sing on the show. He really is very good.

Amazing!!! :D

I saw that on TV the other day on "Best Week Ever" (I think) and he was amazing! Thanks for the other links for the follow up!!

Am I a dork for getting a smile out of the sudden realization that his wife is Mrs. Potts?