Susan Boyle (Susan Magdalane Boyle) Quotes

When you sing, you put on a persona. I hide behind that person on stage. You can feel like death, but you have to put it on. The audience wants to see someone smiley.

Susan Boyle

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  Susan Boyle
  • Stage
  • Sing
  • Persona