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	<title><![CDATA[Susan Boyle: The Diamond in the Rough]]></title>
	<url>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/iris-lee/the-diamond-in-the-rough_b_188642.html</url>
	<abstract><![CDATA[<p>By now, I imagine every sentient being on the planet has seen the YouTube video of Susan Boyle singing on <em>Britain's Got Talent</em>. This singularly surprising performance has generated more internet commentary than any television program I can remember.</p>

<p>Our fascination with Miss Boyle's virtuosity, despite her very ordinary appearance, is certainly puzzling. Cass Elliot once noted that America had hundreds of singers who were at least as talented as her scratching out a living doing commercial jingles for local radio...</p>]]></abstract>
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	<date_published>2009-04-19T17:40:00-04:00</date_published>
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