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By: Never Judge a Book by It's Dust Jacket...

Never Judge a Book by It's Dust Jacket... — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:30:21 +0000

[...] Mark Hendricks has posted at least 8 different video links for Paul Potts. Definitely you should check watch at least one of these videos. [...]

By: Anthony Harris

Anthony Harris — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:25:16 +0000

Thanks for the great great video mark

By: Mark Alan Effinger

Mark Alan Effinger — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:09:47 +0000

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the wonderful Friday inspiration…

I believe Pavarotti may have handed the baton to our new Paul Potts… it certainly would seem that way.

Thanks again for sharing.
Best,
Mark Alan Effinger
RichContent.tv

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:23:56 +0000

Thank you for sharing this video Mark. I’ve seen it before, but I really enjoyed seeing it again. Same response both times: tears! It’s the beauty of the piece, the gorgeous delivery of the piece and the fervant vision Paul had to take a huge risk and share his heart. Beautiful!

May we all let our hearts sing.

Thank you again
Be Blessed!

By: Anthony Merizzi

Anthony Merizzi — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:37:34 +0000

Hi Mark,
Thanks for sending this!
I still feel the goosebumps in my arms, even after watching these 3 times.
What a story… and it’s still unfolding even now, I’d guess.
This was a great lift at the end of a day. I’ll keep this one handy (and I’ve forwarded it to almost everyone I know!)
Best,
Anthony

By: CAROL HANKINS

CAROL HANKINS — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:19:16 +0000

Dear Mark,
What a wonderful, God given, voice Paul Potts has! I was blown away by the sheer power and and richness of it, truly amazing for sure! A new star in the game to fill the large hole that Pavarotti left ( God Bless his soul).
Thank you so much for sending it to me, I love success stories! This man’s life has been changed
for the better and so have ours for hearing him, long may he sing
for the world!
Sincerely,
Carol Hankins

By: CAROL HANKINS

CAROL HANKINS — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:18:35 +0000

Dear Mark,
What a wonderful, God given, voice Paul Potts has! I was blown away by the sheer power and and richness of it, truly amazing for sure! A new star in the game to fill the large hole that Pavarotti left ( God Bless his soul.
Thank you so much for sending it to me, I love success stories! This man’s life has been changed
for the better and so have ours for hearing him, long may he sing
for the world!
Sincerely,
Carol Hankins

By: Steven James

Steven James — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:08:58 +0000

A very inspiring story. It gives hope to all of the underdogs of this world. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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BagOfNothing.com » This made my jaw drop — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:02:31 +0000

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By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:44:43 +0000

OmiGod!!!! Don’t let this man’s looks fool you – He is F! FANTASTIC!!!

It’s people like him that gives odinary people HOPE for things better to come!

I have never listened nor appreciated Soprano till I heard Pavarotti sing years ago. It’s sad he’s gone but I think he will be fondly remembered.

Keep up this great blog Mark!!!

P.S. Stupid question but what’s the name of this amatuer-sounds-professional singer?

By: Victor Wall

Victor Wall — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:25:00 +0000

I listened and was almost moved to tears. God, what a voice from such a humble man. Coming from nowhere with no formal training he just totally blew me away. Thank you for thinking I might appreciate him.

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Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:21:04 +0000

[...] of – hope, hard work, preparation, and opportunity – I am sure if you read this post (and that of Mark Hendrick’s -Thanks for sharing this Mark!) and watch the videos mentioned, you’ll be left [...]

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:16:44 +0000

Thanks, Mark for bringing Paul Potts amazing, and moving story to our attention.

Paul is a wonderful example to all of us to keep plugging away to achieve our dream when times and circumstances seem to be getting in the way.

Britain’s Got Talent was a hugely successful show…as a British family we followed it avidly all the way through…

Simon Cowell and his team have a special talent for coming up with ideas for TV shows that touch the hearts of all their viewers…and we love him for that.

Piers Morgan said, ‘the show was looking to be a platform to find ordinary people who have potential and give them the opportunity to make the most of it’…

The show accomplishes its task admirable…so many people benefit…artists and viewers alike.

I think in a quiet way you do the same with the things you do.

Paul Pott’s album…’One Chance’ sold like hot cakes upon its release in the UK…

It contains a special operatic version of Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’…Listen to it but, be warned…you’ll need an extra big box of tissues beside you to help get you to the end.

Thanks, Mark for giving us something different.

By: Jim Berry

Jim Berry — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:59:49 +0000

Thanks Mark for this wonderful video.
Earlier today, my son called to report that his girlfriends father suffered a heart attack and has died.
Later, I returned home to see a news report on Lucianno Pavarotti, who is now undoubtedly teaching the angels to sing. It has been a slow day.
But hearing this young man, Paul Potts, and seeing him perform is just amazing. He is truely an inspiration for us all.
Thanks so much for sharing.

By: Marie Teuwen

Marie Teuwen — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:10:05 +0000

Mark I agree with you wholeheartedly, this man has a truly amazing voice, and
what a modest man he is to boot
This clip has been played several times over one of our national TV stations, during the past couple of months.
Yes I have heard that Luciano Pavarotti has died. What a wonderful voice he had, and he also came across to me as a very humble man.. I do have a CD of his music.
I hope that you have a pleasant weekend.
With kind regards,
Marie Teuwen,
Invercargill,
Mew Zealand.

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:51:26 +0000

Mark,
Thank you for sharing this. I have never cared for opera but this was awesome and just what I needed. I am forwarding it to everyone I know. Thanks you

By: andrew

andrew — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:33:45 +0000

Thank you for sharing this video. Watched it 4 times and passed it on to some friends. Quite amazing

By: andrew

andrew — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:29:18 +0000

Amazing moments! Another supreme case of preparation syncing in rhythm with destiny…

When the cream rises to its level, do we always have to use the misnomer,”luck?”

Thanks so much for sharing that, Mark.

Andrew Jame Maduk

By: Isalini

Isalini — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:35:32 +0000

Ah Mark, just when I needed it most, there you were w/your unassuming welsh singer.

It made my spirits soar! I’ve saved it in my inspiration folder and know I will watch it often! Thank you so much for sending it.

One of the things I appreciate about you is that your emails aren’t a constant barrage of sales promos.

He’s wonderful and I’m glad he won. But that’s not even as important to me as the inspiration of his nerving himself up to try. His possible humiliation from the tongues of Simon and Piersmust have been fearsome.

Paul felt the fear yet did it anyway, Yea…er, I mean BRAVO!
Smiles across the miles,
Isa,
NOT an opera fan but Paul’s fan!

By: Steve Frew

Steve Frew — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:58:23 +0000

My 13 year old came in to see why dad was listening to opera and stayed to watch all of the clips. This was a very special item to share, and I really appreciate it. I also have to confess that I was thrill to see these particular judges learn that talent is more than skin deep.