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Susan Boyle Personality Traits
Kelechi Agwuncha
11 February 2014
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SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Debunking Assumptions on One’s Demeanor Based from Outward Appearance

They all laughed at her, believing that because of her initial demeanor and homely appearance she would sing horribly. Then, with her first notes jaws dropped and the room stood still- the judges mesmerized by her beautiful voice. The woman today known as Susan Boyle has become a household name, selling over 19 million albums worldwide and receiving two Grammy Awards nominations. Discrimination towards Boyle during her audition is one of many incidents that show modern society is too quick to judge people on appearance. Beauty can be a facade that just barely covers the dirty, awful behavior hidden beneath …show more content…
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