Britains got talent winners 2014 - Collabro

[louis33705]

I have watched this over and over and over. Not only have I downloaded it to my computer, I have also posted it on my Facebook page. Every time I see it my eyes are flooded with tears. It hits so close to home. Yes, I was bullied when I was in school. However, what was worse is that I was raped at the age of 11 by someone who I trusted to be there to protect me - our parish priest.

 

[Ambivalent]

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Hey, Jon!

Thanks for posting this up! I agree, this was a fabulous season for Britain's Got Talent ~ and I think that, on any great talent-show, a great musical act always has the edge, because MUSIC speaks directly to people's hearts, in a way that can't be replicated by any other form of art, or entertainment. "All art aspires to the condition of MUSIC"; so said Walter Pater, Oscar Wilde's hero.

But I was really glad that Darcy Oake got a great reception from the judges, and the British public, for three reasons (not including, that he's Canadian, and I'm partial ;-):
1.) I think his act is fantastic.
2.) I think that (despite the tattoos) ~ he's a stone-cold hottie ;-)
3.) He is, in real life, a truly soft-hearted sweetheart, and ever since his brother died of a drug overdose in 2011, he gives much of the proceeds from all of his shows, to help people overcome narcotic addictions.

So, I hope that this programme will be the springboard to greater success and fame for Darcy - and thanks for letting people here know about him, Jon.

Hugs,
"A" XOXOXOXOXOXO

*Darcy's original act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stUC4xVnyzs

*Darcy's back-story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wugC8nuIbU

 

[Ambivalent]

I have watched this over and over and over. Not only have I downloaded it to my computer, I have also posted it on my Facebook page. Every time I see it my eyes are flooded with tears. It hits so close to home. Yes, I was bullied when I was in school. However, what was worse is that I was raped at the age of 11 by someone who I trusted to be there to protect me - our parish priest.

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Great duo, guys - very inspiring kids, and very important message

Louis, wow, I am sorry for all the painful and terrible things you've been through. Nothing I can say can erase that, or make it better, but: thank you for making it. It's good to have you as a friend (and inspiration) today.

Hugs,
"A" XOXOXOXOXOXO