Has anyone ever asked you, “What do you do?”?
Po Bronson, in his book, What Should I Do With My Life?, calls this “the great American cocktail party question”.
The man in the video below is Paul Potts. What does he do?
It is tempting to answer that he is a mobile phone salesman. After all, he works in a store (Car Phone Warehouse) that sells mobile phones and he sells them.
His hair is a bit short.
His suit is a bit inexpensive.
But, somehow, I don’t think selling mobile phones is what he really does.
As you watch the video, watch those who are watching Paul. Watch those initial faces … the expressions of doubt. Then watch them transform.
Perhaps it will bring a small tear to your eye.
(Note that if you are clicking on my blog, depending on your browser security you may need to click twice to start the video.)
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The YouTube page has more information on the man and the event.
Also see this article http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21904047-2,00.html
Wow! I was truly moved by the surprise of this man’s talent. And the expressions of the judges and the audience was priceless.
Thanks for including this on your blog.
(What do I do?…nothing that even comes close, my friend)
June 17th, 2007 | #
What a surprise this was. He sounded like an angel.
Thanks,
Michelle
June 17th, 2007 | #