"Without a doubt that was the biggest surprise I've had in three years on the show."

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

"It was nerve-racking to begin with but once I started and the audience accepted it I relaxed. It has been surreal. I …"

"It was a very emotional night. It goes quiet when Susan sings, it always does. She always has that effect."

"I am so thrilled — because I know that everybody was against you. I honestly think that we were all being very cynica…"

"I can remember the moment she first opened her lips perfectly. We were at a big theatre in Glasgow, 3000 people were …"

"Susan Boyle is the ugly duckling who didn't need to turn into a swan; she has fulfilled the dreams of millions who, d…"

"Music is my first love. Ever since I was a little girl I've dreamt of one day being lucky enough to share my music wi…"

"Lyrics to me are of utmost importance and they mean so much to me — in every song that I write, the lyrics have to co…"

"I've dedicated myself to ensuring that every word that I say, everything I write, every role that I play … I know tha…"