Diversity: this is the act that beat Susan Boyle.

I like Susan and what she represents and even how she sings.

But here is another female singer who lives outside society's ideals of beauty and femininity:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_NpxTWbovE&feature=related

So I think that while Susan deserves everyone's kindness and support, lets not get carried away.

Also, it will be hard for her to maintain public attention when even KD falls from our sights as the next big thing comes along.

There is a market for both of them, and all the fans will be happy.