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Less than a few weeks ago Susan Boyle was a virtual unknown. |
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However, |
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since auditioning for Britain's Got Talent, |
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a televised talent competition, |
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she has experienced a stratospheric rise to fame. |
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A YouTube video of her audition |
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has been watched by more than 26 million people, |
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making it one of the most watched videos |
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on the internet in recent times. |
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It is undeniable that technology such as YouTube, |
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Facebook and Twitter has helped to spread the word |
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about Susan's performance. |
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So just what is it about Susan |
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that the people find so fascinating? Arguably, |
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it is the fact she is such a class act. |
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However, |
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many have suggested |
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that her biggest appeal lies in her unassuming persona. |
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Susan's persona and appearance |
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have been somewhat controversial |
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and the initial reaction to her audition |
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has made many people question |
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whether they are guilty of judging a book by its cover. |
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With her plain Jane, |
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middle-aged looks and her no-nonsense approach to life, |
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Susan is perhaps the most unlikely star to be discovered of late. |