Many have talent. Perseverance is what makes the differentce. Paul Potts went on singing through many difficulties and has won - not the contest, but the endearing of the human spirit.

Now, there are those who will exploit him. I would pray that he gains enough self conifence to learn the worl "No," and use it often. And with Simon Cowell and Rick Rubins as handlers, a lot of nos will be need to protect a voice in maturing process.