Idol
The fuse was lit at tryouts, though I didn’t realize it then. Two thousand hopefuls turned out! Two thousand, on our tiny island, and energy sparked from every one. Even government officials were in a holiday mood, their faces wreathed in smiles. Preliminary cuts occurred with Singapore’s usual, remarkable efficiency. That afternoon we lucky chosen ones performed in the jam-packed Singapore Arena. Each voice had to sing out bravely, and alone. I crooned “Every Step You Take” to the accompaniment of my guitar only, and heard in the gasp...
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