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Susan Boyle happy as schoolgirl as her teen idol Donny Osmond wins 'Dancing With the Stars'

Donny's music was 'all she had,' recalls Susan's brother

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BUZZ BRADY
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IrishCentral.com Showbiz Columnist

Published Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 6:51 AM
Updated Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 9:56 AM

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Susan Boyle will be over the moon now that her teenage idol Donny Osmond has won "Dancing with the Stars."

It marks a spectacular week for the Scottish songstress, who performed to a huge audience for the NBC "Today" show and released her best-selling album.

Her brother Gerry Boyle revealed several months ago how Osmond was her all-time favorite, and that she learned to sing by listening to his records.

Because she was slow in school and was shunned by others, Susan often withdrew into herself and singing along to Osmond in her room became her release.

Gerry Boyle recalls “Eventually she retreated into her own world. Music became her thing. When she was a girl she was obsessed with Donny Osmond.His posters were all over her walls. She would lock herself in her room and play the records over and over again singing along as loud as possible.

"It used to drive me mad when I would hear it start up the hundredth time. But our mum would say ‘Leave her alone, it’s all she’s got.'"

“Looking back now, I realize that was how she honed her skills, as she’d stand in front of the mirror in her bedroom for hours singing the songs until she’d achieved perfection.”

For his part, Osmond has long expressed his admiration for Boyle and his delight that she learned to sing by listening to his songs.

"I consider it an honor that Susan used my songs to learn how to sing," he said.

"Her success story is one that touches each one of us to be great against all odds."

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Posted by trennie on Nov 29, 2009, 12:06 PM EST
I'm sure Susan's happy that Donny won. Since Susan has not spoken about it, I think it's probably a mistake to say "she's over the moon" about it
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Posted by KathyMu on Nov 25, 2009, 05:38 PM EST
I'm happy that Donny won, he seems like a good guy. I thought it was so sweet of him to give Susan roses and spend time with her when she was on DWTS. He was her idol!! Both of them have shown not to let age stand in the way of achieving anything.
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Posted by Lonnirose on Nov 25, 2009, 04:04 PM EST
I think Donny is the lucky one - he got to spend time with Susan! Very glad he won the dance contest - he's very good. It has been quite a week for our beloved Lady, and I'm glad to see she is safely home in Scotland now and hope she has to time to rest before her next promo. I have been listening to her album all day - it is breathtaking, stunning, beautiful. I just have no words to explain how lovely it is - she has achieved perfection.
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Posted by katmc1149 on Nov 25, 2009, 12:39 PM EST
Oh I am thrilled for Donny and for Susan she has always admired him and it has to be a big boost to her and to him that even being 20 years older then those dancing that he was able to not only keep up but to win it...Susan and Donny are great examples that dreams and drive can move mountains...! lol I am so happy for Donny and Susan my dear will always be my true inspiration...! She is a beautiful soul and we can all learn a lot from her! hugs Susan...stay the course hon and you will realize all your dreams come true...Kat Florida
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Posted by ohiocathy on Nov 25, 2009, 10:09 AM EST
This is exactly what brothers do too. I can plainly remember my own brothers beating on my bedroom door, when I would play music that they didn't like, and scream for me to turn it down. Been a big week for Susan. So happy for her and for Donny Osmond.


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