Since Caveman Karaoke, talent has been seen as a commodity and only part of the package (and sometimes not at all, Paris Hilton).
I don't believe Susan Boyle has gone undiscovered, I believe she has been discovered many times over the years but anyone who could do anything for her career turned their backs and walked away simply because they couldn't market the "whole package".
Maybe the best thing to come out of the Susan Boyle Phenomenon is that she'll inspire the not-so-youngs, not-so-fits, not-so-beautifuls & not-so-populars to once again (or continue to) reach for their own personal stars when the hit machine would have them give up and go back home to the cat and cable (or in MY case, the dogs & the DVD library).
But I'm not going to do that. I'm not going to languish. I'm not going to say "I'm almost 50, I'm not fit, I'm not strong, I'm not a party animal, I'm not going to succeed." I'm going to say "I will follow the dream, grab the opportunities and maintain pride in what I do. But most of all, I will have fun."
Ciao for now.
Tim Reynolds.
Author of Stand Up & Succeed
www.StandUpAndSucceed.com
Sunday, 19 April 2009
Monday, 6 April 2009
Slick, quick and not much of a trick... today's post
Life proceeds along at whichever pace it chooses, whether we like it or not and whether we're willing to go along, or not. But I find now that the more we put ourselves out there, the more the universe notices us and the more fun shit it sends our way.
I've also discovered that although it's a blast to get paid to do things, it can be even more fun (and a lot more rewarding) to volunteer to do some cool things. Things I'm trying to get involved with include the water station at a charity half-marathon, an improv troupe performing at a fringe festival, a variety show for a cancer fundraiser, discussion panels for a writer's conference, a cabaret to celebrate the conference, and a variety show for a high school reunion.
To quote Donald O'Connor: "Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh!"
Ciao for now.
Tim Reynolds.
Author of Stand Up & Succeed
www.StandUpAndSucceed.com
I've also discovered that although it's a blast to get paid to do things, it can be even more fun (and a lot more rewarding) to volunteer to do some cool things. Things I'm trying to get involved with include the water station at a charity half-marathon, an improv troupe performing at a fringe festival, a variety show for a cancer fundraiser, discussion panels for a writer's conference, a cabaret to celebrate the conference, and a variety show for a high school reunion.
To quote Donald O'Connor: "Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh!"
Ciao for now.
Tim Reynolds.
Author of Stand Up & Succeed
www.StandUpAndSucceed.com
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