For now I'm happy the way I am – short and plump. I would not go in for Botox or anything like that. I'm content with the way I look. What's wrong with looking like Susan Boyle? What's the matter with that?
Susan BoyleRead
My singing silenced the bullies, but better than that, it silenced the demons inside me. When you're jeered at, told to shut up, sit still, stop being silly, there's a cacophony of noise rolling around in your head. When I was singing, it was peaceful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the power of self-expression and overcoming internal struggles through art.
Susan Boyle's quote highlights the profound impact that singing had on her life, particularly in the face of bullying and inner turmoil. It captures the idea that creative outlets can provide solace and quiet the chaos within, revealing how personal expression can transform negative experiences into moments of peace and self-acceptance.
Themes
SingingBullyingSelf-ExpressionPeaceMental Health
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a motivational talk about overcoming adversity through creativity.
More from Susan Boyle
All quotes →I was slightly brain damaged at birth, and I want people like me to see that they shouldn't let a disability get in the way. I want to raise awareness - I want to turn my disability into ability.
Susan BoyleRead
Similar quotes
If a man is in need of rescue, an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life.
Igor SikorskyRead
Girls can do anything. We do do anything and we expect to be treated as equals.
Helen ClarkRead
Surely the best way to meet the enemy is head on in the field and not wait till they plunder our very homes.
Oliver GoldsmithRead
My adolescent rebellions took the form of, if anything, passive aggressively doing what was asked of me but doing it ten times more than what was asked of me, so that eventually they'd have to beg me to stop.
Robert SapolskyRead
For those searching for something more than just the norm. We lay it all down, including what others call sanity, for just a few moments on waves larger than life. We do this because we know there is still something greater than all of us. Something that inspires us spiritually. We start going down hill, when we stop taking risks.
Laird HamiltonRead
Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.
J. R. R. TolkienRead