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Top 10 Susan Boyle moments of 2009

NIALL O'DOWD,

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Published Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 8:36 AM

Updated Thursday, December 24, 2009, 11:48 AM

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2009 was the year Susan Boyle streaked like a comet across our skies.

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We all have our Susan Boyle favorite moments from 2009, the year she streaked like a comet across our skies. Love to hear from you about yours. Here are mine:

1. The very first time… when she appeared on Britain’s Got Talent and the amazed reactions of everyone when she began to sing.

2. Her appearance at Rockefeller Center when her album debuted and she went to join her fans afterwards at the nearby restaurant. Her adoring fans could not get enough.

3. Hearing her sing “Wild Horses” for the first time, a song I would never have thought she should have chosen and realizing she really has an incredible voice.

4. Her first interview with Meredith Viera on NBC, where this cheeky, funny and very capable lady put a lie to all the tabloid tattle.

5. When the word came that she had smashed all British and American records for a new release.

6. When she was named Woman of the Year by Matt Lauer on NBC.

7. When she refused to respond to jibes by former "friends" Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne.

8. When I went on a New Zealand radio station discussing Susan and suddenly realized the world wide impact she had.

9. Listening to “How Great Thou Art” first time I got the record.

10. Reading the dumbfounded response of the British tabloids as Susan’s fame and support worldwide became apparent, after they had written her off as a one-night-wonder.

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Watereskhill | Dec 28, 2009, 02:29 AM EST

With all her well earned and deserved accolades since, I nevertheless go back to those moments when she was scoffed at on the stage of Britian's Got Talent at her Audition. By a numb public and less than supportive panel of Judges who rolled their eyes on being informed that she was forty seven and if she had any "Who would you like to be as successful as?" (Simon Cowell) replied with another round of dismissal from the audience "Elaine Page" When those opening notes demolished all of them I got goosebumps and wept eyes wide open. I'm a guy. She blew me away. I wept and that's that.

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roseofengland | Dec 26, 2009, 05:31 PM EST

PS 11. Having fun in the snow - lovely, happy. relaxed and confident. Great end to her special year.

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Fugate05 | Dec 26, 2009, 02:20 PM EST

Two brief moments: 1)When Matt Lauer shows Susan her name on a lighted marquee and she breaks into this great, hearty laugh; and 2) When she is visiting LA for the second time. She is pushing her own luggage cart up the airport ramp and stops to come over and shake hands with fans lined up at the railing. Someone says, "Susan, you should have won," and she replies, "I've already won with you." Lovely lady.

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roseofengland | Dec 26, 2009, 09:23 AM EST

1. Susan's knowing smile as she started to sing. 2. Susan's victory jig when she got 3 yeses. Even Simon gave a genuine laugh. 3. Susan's valiant performance in the BGT final, under immense pressure. I think this is when Simon decided she was a winner. He said whoever won, he adored her! 4. Susan arriving at LA airport with all the attention from fans and press of a mega star. 5. America's Got Talent. Superb performance. 6.Singing with Donny. She was so happy and excited. What a gentleman he is. 7. Singing at Dancing with the stars. She was up with the top singers. 8. New York, warm up, holding the audience in the palm of her hand, then singing live to how many million people? 9. Receiving the quilt and embracing Hugh. Sweet, humble, lovable, vulnerable Susan. 10. Duet with Elaine Paige, London.

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LinLinisme | Dec 25, 2009, 03:49 PM EST

Her First album went Triple Platimun what are they going to call it when I Dreamed A Dream goes four times platimum. Will it be Quatro or Quatra Platimum. This will be the first one ever and I can't wait to see it. SUSAN BOYLE THE QUEEN OF MUSIC

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PhillyUSA | Dec 25, 2009, 11:37 AM EST

I have two. Her audition and the reactions when she began to sing and also on the Susan Boyle Story, when she broke down and cried as Piers presented her with the Platinum record. I have watched the audition so many times and everytime they put the Susan Boyle Story on the TVGuide network, I watch it. She is totally amazing. Best Holiday Wishes from Philly USA

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dublingausafan | Dec 25, 2009, 10:59 AM EST

on her first appearance at bgt when she sang and the crowd cheered and stood and she gave a sweet, knowing smile that she had won them over. Her eyes and smile together showed her satisfaction and knowledge of her acceptance. she knew she could sing and she showed the world.

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Gingercat | Dec 24, 2009, 12:39 PM EST

I wish I thought the tabloids were permanently cured,but I fear they will continue with their lies shortly. Susan ignores them as does most of the world. Can I wish them coal in their stockings?

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alioops | Dec 24, 2009, 08:10 AM EST

All of the above, but I include (1)her stepping out her front door in her polka dot bathrobe and furry slippers, unaffected and humble as she is. You'd never see Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys or even Chris Brown ever do that! (2) Buying herself a new couch and fridge (rather than a Mercedes or a posh London flat. It's these things that make her like the rest of us and that's why I love her. (3) Crying when Piers presented her with the album. I cried too! So happy for her. Merry Christmas, Niall.

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kathleenC | Dec 24, 2009, 05:31 AM EST

All those events were special in Susan's life. Her kind reaction to Sharon Osbourne, and non-reaction to Amanda Holden would be number one with me. Changing "I dreamed that God would be forgiving" to "I pray that God would be forgiving" shows the depth of her understanding.(Notice her hand when she sings that line). Also, her insistence that 'we move on from there' when talking about the bullying. Her spirit is what permeates her every appearance - she's here for a reason. Let's just hope that the world will continue to learn from Susan Boyle as we head into 2010.

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Nounours | Dec 23, 2009, 02:34 PM EST

My list would be much too long. So I just say: Thank you so very much, Susan, for having had the courage to step out into the light and give us all these wonderful and magical moments, and thank you Mr O'Dowd for all your support and great articles. To all of you: My best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy Year 2010 full of sunshine and lovely Susan moments and surprises.

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graysea | Dec 23, 2009, 02:00 PM EST

Hi Niall, Happy Holidays again! Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year too. Your list above is just great, but I have so many more on mine. Just today I listen to the XFACTOR performance, again. Susan is absolutely perfect in this show. For anyone who hasn't seen it, please do, it is well worth it. My best memory so far, is shaking her hand in NY Rock Center Cafe. I will never forget it.

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SONGBIRDWATCHER | Dec 23, 2009, 01:55 PM EST

MY FAVORITE SUSAN BOYLE MOMENT WAS WHEN HER FANS PRESENTED SUSAN WITH "THE BEAUTIFUL HAND MADE QUILT", LOVINGLY SOWN BY FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.A PERFECT,HOMEY, LOVING GIFT, & A QUILT FOR PEBBLES TOO!. PRICELESS...

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ArielAZ | Dec 23, 2009, 01:37 PM EST

The BGT audition, of course, is No. 1. Next, Susan twirling her red scarf and doing the shimmy (Matt Lauer called it "shenanigans") at Rockefeller Center. Then Randma's quilt presentation video, every moment of it. Then Susan in the middle of the road under the Hollywood sign. Then her portrait with Pebbles by her parlor window. Then Susan flying over Scotland in her TV special. Then Susan atop the Empire State Building. Then the whole series of Susan-at-her-doorstep pictures, starting with the polka dot bathrobe (please someone make a coffee table book out of all these pictures one day). Oh, the list goes on and on. Happy Holidays to you Mr. O'Dowd and a most wonderful New Year. You can be proud of all you have done for our beloved Susan this year.

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GritsTX | Dec 23, 2009, 01:03 PM EST

I think the thing that endears me most to Susan - in addition to her pure, angelic voice and her brilliant interpretation of songs, is the fact that she is so unaffected, so humble, so real, so delighted, so touched by her unprecedented rapid rise to fame. I think Susan realizes that all the bullying and teasing that happened to her as a child and young adult are what caused her to turn to music and molded her into the Susan we are seeing today. Susan's acceptance of "who she is" and "life is as it is," to me, are awe-inspiring. The moment I will never forget and cherish is when the eye-rolling judges and audience members dropped their jaws and rose to their feet - just seconds after Susan began singing! Merry Christmas, Niall - thanks for your loving support of Susan - I think we're all in for a 2010 packed full of SusaWonders!

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