Ted Williams, Homeless Ex-Radio Announcer, the Next Susan Boyle?

[Evil Eye]

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) They come from two very different walks of life, but Ted Williams, a homeless ex-radio announcer, and British singing sensation Susan Boyle have more in common than meets the eye.



Both born with the gift of voice, the two underdogs shot to fame with the help of YouTube.



I can't believe what's going on, said Williams, a father of nine, who compares himself to Boyle. God gave me a million-dollar voice and I just hope I can do right by him.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20027457-10391698.html

 

[Durandal]

They should get him to do the commentary for the Red Sox.

 

[DrLeftover]

They keep dredging up Susan Boyle.



But she was the Second miracle talent that Simon Cowell 'found' on his show in Britain.



Do you remember Paul Potts?



[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxOytYLlhiQ[/media]





And no.... Williams had been in the industry before, then did enough drugs and booze to lose it all.

 

[Jazzy]

Williams, whose career was ruined by drug and alcohol addiction, was left homeless, panhandling on the side of an Interstate freeway ramp in Columbus, Ohio. Then one day his life completely changed when his golden voice was heard again by a local reporter.

Wonder who's paying for the drug/alcohol rehabilitation this guy needs. Hope he's going to attend, get clean and get a new start on life. I don't consider him an underdog as HE chose to ruin his life and the life of his family. Not often you get a second chance like this and I hope he makes the best of it.