Of course most people these days probably know

'I Dreamed a Dream' as a song sung by Susan Boyle. I was looking up the Wikipedia article on her and came across this great quote (I don't really watch awards shows, so I didn't see this at the time):

Although not eligible for the 2010 Grammy Awards, its host Stephen Colbert paid tribute to Boyle at the ceremony, telling its audience 'you may be the coolest people in the world, but this year your industry was saved by a 48-year-old Scottish cat lady in sensible shoes.'

Her story is wonderful, and gives an uplift to middle-aged cat ladies everywhere, such as myself (although currently catless). Maybe I'll learn to sing when people are around, too. I can sing (not on professional calibre, of course, but I'm a decent 1st soprano), but I'm too nervous to do it publicly, except in a chorus. I miss singing. The chorus I used to be in has rehearsals that conflict with the Cthulhu game. But if they ever change their practice night, or our game changes nights, I'm going to go back.

Wow! She nailed it so well!

'Britain's Got Talent' (a show similar to 'American Idol', both of which have Simon Cowell, but this one isn't limited to singing) produced an unlikely Internet sensation in its auditions the other day with Scot Susan Boyle, whose rendition of 'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Misérables (one of my favourite songs from the musical) was just wonderful. She's forty-seven years old, has a plucky sense of humour, and proves even those of us who are middle-aged can have dreams.
Singing Scot wows the world — and Oprah: Susan Boyle achieves global fame after millions view Internet ‘Talent’ clip

Here's the accompanying story video clip from 'Today':

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But for the real deal, go to the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY (sorry, I couldn't find one where the embedding wasn't disabled). Simon's smile is priceless. It was such an appropriate choice in song. She's now favoured to win.

A spinster, she stayed at home to care for her parents and has only sung in school, at church, and karaoke. I'm so glad she's chasing her dream and really living her life for herself now.

Wasn't the last contestant I mentioned from this show also Scottish? Yes, he was! And you know what? Andrew Johnston has his own record contract and career. Here's hoping Susan Boyle will as well. :)