An 81-year-old woman entered the spotlight and started singing “Send in the Clowns.” Her voice wasn’t flawless, but it was improved. It represented years of love, grief, and knowledge. The audience leaned forward, reliving her narrative with each note. When the final syllable faded, the room went still, then broke into weeping. A judge pressed the Golden Buzzer, confetti fell, and a standing ovation cemented her moment forever.
Age is only a number. You’re never too old to do something you enjoy. Most of us have committed our lives to our families. We do not have time to live for ourselves. When we have time, we lack youth. But that doesn’t imply we should give up on our aspirations. The lady in the video below is an excellent illustration of this.
Meet Evelyn Williams. She is 81 years old. She opted to take part in Ireland’s Got Talent despite her advanced age. The elderly widow grabbed a microphone and looked to be at ease on stage. That’s because she’s spent her entire life playing for large crowds. When Evelyn opened her mouth and began singing Stephen Sondheim’s emotionally charged song “Send in the Clowns,” the crowd and judges were astounded.
Her statements brought so many people to tears. Her voice was very emotive, and the way she told the tale via her song was incredible. Everyone gave her a standing ovation after the song. One of the judges was so affected that she pressed the Golden Buzzer for her! The nice lady couldn’t believe what had transpired and burst into tears!
Watch her incredible, emotive performance below, and drop us a Facebook comment to let us know what you think!
