I am sure that some of you have heard about this man, the winner of Britain Got Talent in 2007, Paul Potts. If you have no idea what I am talking about, I suggest that you punch in 'Paul Potts' in a web search engine and watch him singing 'Nessun Dorma' in the first round. He was ugly. lacked hair and rather a big sized person - he absolutely had no charm to the audience and of course, to the judges. He was a mere car-phone salesman. I remember the scoffing face of one at first, then taken in the next moment, the moment Paul started to sing. His voice was soft yet trembled with fitness and dignity. The Judges' jaw dropped and some of the audience even began to cry, because his voice carried the desire, passion and struggle for the steps he had to take to lead him to the studio. Well, I am sorry to spoil your fun but Paul got into the final rounds, and won the competition.


His first album, 'One Chance' reflects his success story. I immediately purchased this album when it was first released, and I am listening to it while I am writing this article. Regardless of your taste of music genre, I strongly recommend this album. This album not only contains beautiful and tranquil operas, but also a message of hope, the hope that dreams can come true, if you truly opt for it, and run for it. I am going to end my day with his award-winning 'Nessun Dorma'

One Dream. One Chance. Dreams Do Come True (phrases written in the album cover)

By Park Min-kue Junior·Dept. of Law



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