BGT 2009 Episode 4

Another batch of incredible performers.

Jamie Pugh, singer
http://talent.itv.com/videos/video/item_200145.htm
He's a van driver by day, pizza delivery man by night. But he's got a huge talent that has been hidden within him all his life because of his chronic stage fright. Tonight, he's out to conquer his fear to try to fulfil his dream. And his performance was really amazing. No singing background, no performing experience, and he's just an ordinary bloke. He sang so beautifully with so much raw emotion. I thought it was better than Susan Boyle in a sense. As Piers said, there can be only 2 responses to this. Either you shed a tear, or you nearly shed a tear.


Sue Son, electrical violinist
http://talent.itv.com/videos/video/item_200142.htm
Sue initially auditioned with her best friend Janine for the BGT. But the act was very badly received. I didn't think it was any good either. It was like what Amanda said-- 2 different pieces played together at the same time. It just didn't sound right. But Simon saw potential in Sue and asked her if she would come back to audition again as a soloist. After much thought and encouragement from the audience, she said yes!

The question in everyone's minds was, would you have ditched your best friend to seek glory on your own?

It's a tough decision, but I would've done the same too. Dreams are a lifelong thing. This may be Sue's one and only chance to make it big, and if she doesn't do it because of "loyalty" to her friend, then she may have to live with regret for her whole life. Besides, Janine would've probably done the same if she were in her position as well--except that she's not.

I believe that if Janine is truly her best friend then she should wish her all the best and encourage her and all, instead of being sour grapes. That said, I can also kinda understand how she feels. Composing the semi-classical piece and seeming to take charge of the duo, but in the end, the judges were only interested in her friend.

Some people say friendship is more important than anything. But if friends can't even support each other in what they do, then how can you even call this friendship? THIS is friendship. It means to understand your friend's position and support her in her decision. It means not standing in the way of her success but wishing her the best. It wasn't like Sue forfeited their friendship anyway. She was just trying to seek an opportunity presented to her.

That's the way I see it. Go~ Sue! Hope you get into Top 40s.