Susan Boyle Suffers 'Emotional Breakdown', Rushed to Hospital

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She has a good voice that, with training, could be great on a sustainable basis - though at her age that is difficult.

As for the mental condition, I believe she was oxygen deprived at birth, which has lessened her mental capability. The word on the street is the press were calling her a fat cow and other horrible things in an effort to get a reaction from her, which she gave them.

If she is to be a cause celeb - they are going to have to shield her. And, put her on a script for the shows.

I do not think she can act or sing eight shows a week -- so Broadway and/or the West End are likely out for her.

In the end, her first performance was stunning. Her second one less so, save for the end. I thought she looked a sounded like she was heavily sedated for the final performace, which was good, but not great.

In show business, you gotta have talent (which she has) and a gimmick - her's is her simple personage. Who knows if it will last.