A Legend In His Own Minefield

A Legend In His Own Minefield

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Crystal Bowersox and the Goblet of Fire

Crystal Bowersox and the Goblet of Fire

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John Mendelssohn
Feb 25, 2010
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The most heartbreaking moment of American Idol this week so far has been when brave Lacey Brown, sent home last year just before the Final 24 were chosen, sang dreadfully, and had to keep from bursting into tears while all four judges defecated on her performance. Is it not for such moments of rare courage that a lot of people watch the program, rather …

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