'Susan Boyle is a virus' claims Elaine Paige — Page 2

And the fact is also that Paige has more in the bank than Boyle, so who's laughing now? And Cowell has more than both, and Brightman probably too. What does the Q rating of Paige in America have anything to do with it, btw? America being the home of Heidi Montag and the Kardashians covering every magazine and topping all internet searches (besides, of course, "Lady Gaga Hermaphrodite?"). America is not the cultural center of the world, though it seems some here think it is, or feel it is some indicator of artistic and/or financial success...

Namo, if you actually read what I wrote you would realize what a horse's a** you have made of yourself when trying to condemn and criticize me, as usual and always. Better luck next life, lover. I guess I will throw you in the DO NOT REPLY pile along with JoeKv, I hope you two don't eat each other alive too quickly since you have so much in common by talking out of your p*ssies, and I don't mean mouths.

P

Someone's drinking tonight.

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Where would Elaine Paige be without high heels and Tim Rice? If you sat more than four rows back during Sunset Boulevard, it was like watching an ant crawl around on the Chrysler Building.

Susan Boyle's cd is a huge disappointment. But criticizing her is useless. She will fade from memory in a year and we'll be on to why Brad Pitt is breaking up another relationship.

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On one hand the haters are criticizing Susan for not having any training and on the other you're judging her lack of showmanship. I think the point is exactly that- the "ugly gnome" came out from under a rock and let out a beautiful sound. Of course she doesn't have the histrionics down pat yet. Maybe in time she will. And you all compare her to Elaine who has been performing on a stage for eons.

meanwhile, although I'm not going to buy Susan's cd, I love listening to her sing.

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A teachable moment from Dreamgirls:

"No one can see her on record!"

And you thought Broadway musicals were just fluff and entertainment.

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Is Susan as good as Elaine? No. Did Susan campaign and work for her popularity? No. Is that her fault? Not that I can tell. She auditioned for a talent show and the producers, judges, audience and media turned her into an overnight celebrity. She could be a flash in the pan, but I'm certainly not going to criticize her for going on the ride that she was so graciously offered. She didn't take the same path as Elaine and she doesn't have to. Chances are, she will not have the same career as Elaine, so I'm not sure what the fuss is about. Why didn't we all get hysterical about Charlotte Church not measuring up to Barbra Streisand?

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Oh who gives a rats ass?

There isn't one aspiring performer on this board that wouldn't trade places with Susan Boyle in a heartbeat.

We can all self-righteously say that paying your dues is essential but anyone who says they would refuse the opportunity for a fast track to success and the end of the struggle is a liar.

Updated On: 1/29/10 at 10:52 AM

Or razzmatazz. Shk-aaaaaah.

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"apologises"?!

What, no Z?!

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Well, La Dee DAA!

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No, that was directed at the British in general.

You know I loves you, baby!

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"I think Elaine is just mad because she realizes most people don't even know who she is."

When she's being quoted by a (reactionary and sensationalistic) tabloid published in a nation where she is a household name and has been for thirty years I respectfully don't think this comment has validity.

"When she's being quoted by a (reactionary and sensationalistic) tabloid published in a nation where she is a household name and has been for thirty years I respectfully don't think this comment has validity."

I have to disagree, Scripps. Elaine Paige is not a household name anywhere, except for households which are very versed in Broadway info. Not that I'm the best criterion, but I've lived in NY for 30 years and just heard of her a few years ago when someone mentioned she had been in Sunset Blvd. on Broadway. I've never seen nor heard her.

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