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Susan Boyle, Curing Cynicism Since 2009

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| Sun Apr. 12, 2009 9:46 AM PDT

Good for what ails you: This 7-minute clip (video embed disabled, sorry) of 47-year-old Susan Boyle singing on Britain's Got Talent.

Wait for minute 4 when unbridled joy breaks out on the judges' faces. 

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