“I'm trying to be a professional singer. … I've never been given the chance before. But here's hoping it'll change.”

— Susan Boyle

In response to a question by Simon Cowell as to what her dream was, on Britain's Got Talent (11 April 2009) - YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OcQ9A-5noM

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