Music Interviews Singer Who Stole TV Show Almost Didn't Appear November 24, 2007 • Paul Potts used to sell mobile phones. Thanks to a show called Britain's Got Talent, he's now a singer with a debut album. Potts says that as he was filling out the show's entry form, he wondered if he had the talent to compete. A flip of the coin decided his fate. Singer Who Stole TV Show Almost Didn't Appear Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/16587051/16586990" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews A Triumph of 'Talent' for Paul Potts June 18, 2007 • Car phone salesman Paul Potts was down on his luck in life. Then, with a riveting performance of the aria "Nessun Dorma," he won the hearts of England on the program Britain's Got Talent. A Triumph of 'Talent' for Paul Potts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11155657/11155660" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Car Phone Salesman Captures British Hearts June 15, 2007 • Welsh car phone salesman Paul Potts wowed British audiences last weekend with his performance of "Nessun Dorma," an aria from the Puccini opera, "Turandot." He appeared on the British television network's Britain's Got Talent. Potts talks to Madeleine Brand. Car Phone Salesman Captures British Hearts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11107944/11107947" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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