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American Idol

6/29/2011

15 Comments

 
As some of you already know, I have decided to audition for American Idol. 

Wait... What? 

Yes, that's what I said. The girl who can't talk is going to try out for America's top singing competition. Actually, the girl who can't talk is not going to beach with her family, because she is going to try out for America's top singing competition. 

No, I'm not crazy.... Well... okay, I might be a little crazy.

Here's why I am doing it. 

Ever since I learned how to program music into my DynaVox, I have wanted to do this. I always wondered what Simon would say to me. Unfortunately, good old Simon quit before I had the chance to audition, so I will never know the answer to my question.

 That's probably a good thing. 

In all serious now, I am not under any delusion that you can win a singing competition with a communication device. I will be the first to admit it. I am just going to tell them I am there to audition to do the National Anthem at the finale. 

Why do I want to wait for hours and hours and hours to possibly not get an audition, or, even worse, possibly be the next William Hung? 

One word. 

Awareness! 

Awareness! Awareness! Awareness! 

I completely understand that I have about a 3% chance of getting on national TV, but if I do, and even if they say "hell no you can't do the National Anthem at the finale", not only will America see the awesomeness of the DynaVox, they will see someone being more than just a disability. And that is what makes it worth everything! 

This is probably the most absolutely insane thing I have ever done, so stay tuned for the stories! 
Sara P 
15 Comments
Jack Vasvary
6/29/2011 12:18:25 pm

Well, I think you have a MUCH better chance than 3% to get on national tv. Then, they'll see the awesomeness of Sara P. :) Go for it!!

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Steven Bone
6/29/2011 09:30:23 pm

Hi Sara!

Good luck with the audition! Jack is right - they will see the awesomeness of Sara P!

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Tina Moreno
6/29/2011 10:50:49 pm

That's not insane, Sara. It's incredibly brave and awesome. When is the audition?

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Rick Severa
6/29/2011 10:59:50 pm

The next Taylor Swift? How about the Grace Potter in Chesney's You and Tequila make me Crazy

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PJ Musick
6/29/2011 11:12:29 pm

Tell Steven Tyler that I love him.

ew...you should program a verse from an Aerosmith song, then tell them you want to sing the National Anthem!

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Jill Schlosser
6/30/2011 04:54:16 am

What a fantastic idea, I haven't watched idol in years but I will tune in to watch you! I think you should program Aerosmith and a J Lo tune just in case. They'll have no idea what hit them! Good Luck.

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Susan Mackowiak link
6/30/2011 05:18:53 am

Oooo -- tell Steven that I love him too. You will rock my dear. Can't wait to see you on TV.

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Jason McCullough
6/30/2011 05:45:34 am

Take is easy with Steven. He is 63, and his heart probably can't take too much excitement. While there, tell J.Lo that 'Jason from the block' says hello.

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Jon Daley link
6/30/2011 07:11:18 am

Cool! And yeah - I'd put your odds at better than 3% Go for it!

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KellyP
6/30/2011 07:34:28 am

I am so excited for you! You are totally going to own that audition, I can't wait to tune it!!

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Kara Charles
6/30/2011 08:18:46 am

You are my idol! I am definitely staying tuned and would love to see you up there spreading awareness in such an awesome way!!!

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Jane Farrall
6/30/2011 09:13:03 pm

Good luck Sara - I'm sure you'll do really well.

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Pam Gatts
6/30/2011 10:05:27 pm

You go, girl! You are incredible.

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Christie
7/1/2011 09:08:05 am

You go girl! I think what you are doing is great!

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Cari Jesse
7/7/2011 08:21:15 am

You go Sara!!!! I will keep my fingers crossed!!!! I know you will do great!!! Do keep us all posted!!!!

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