Never judge a book by its cover

Never judge a book by its cover...
This idiom is very suitable to use for Susan Boyle, a 48 years old Scottish singer who came to international public attention in 2009 after she apperared as a contestant on Britain's Got Talent. Susan became known when she sang "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables in the competition's first round. However, in the final third series of the show, Boyle finished second place, behind dance troupe Diversity.

When she appeared on the Britain's Got Talent stage, the audience and the judges appeared apprehensive and judgmental of her unpolished appearance. When Boyle first appeared on Britain's Got Talent, she said that she aspired to become a musical theatre singer "as successful as" Elaine Paige. Almost all the audience laugh at her. However, upon finishing her song, she received a standing ovation from the live audience and unanimous praise from the judges.

"I know what they were thinking, but why should it matter as long as I can sing? It's not a beauty contest." by Susan Boyle. Yes, it's not a beauty contest but almost all person judge a person just by their appearance.

Below is the videa clip during her first audition in the Britain's Got Talent. It's a very touching video clip. My tears drop after finished watch it.