Why is james durbin so emotional

By now anyone reading this has already heard or read the story of James Durbin, but I had to write about it, since my disappointment with seeing him voted off American Idol remains. I was fortunate enough to see his original audition, which is where I first learned of his special needs and unique musical gifts see below. Each performance built on the creativity of the previous one, and all of them seemed filled with an emotional reach that allowed him to connect with his audience. The stereotypical descriptions of the disconnected autistic seem to fade away under the magic of his musical communication.

This is why his end on Idol feels so disappointing. I wanted that to continue as much for James sake as for people around the world. While rockers around the world were thankful that James represented their music, everyone in the world should be thankful that he represented people with disabilities.

While James rightly described himself as high functioning, there is little question that his musical ascent opened minds and hearts to the enormous possibilities that lie within all people with disabilities.

Like James they have a voice, a song, and a humanity that will enrich our lives if we let them. Paul McDonald was in the bottom 3 with them. All 11 will go on tour. Two will be cut next week. Stephano Langone and Thia Megia were in the bottom 3 with Casey. Karen Rodriguez was sent home. Ashthon Jones was sent home. Boys sing Tuesday March 1 and girls on Wednesday March 2.

James in Hollywood first and second rounds. James Durbin American Idol Page. Top 4 Results Show. Saying goodbye to James. Recap of his journey. Top 11 Surprise Results.

Recap of Top 12 Performances. James Durbin: Top 13 Interview. James Durbin Top 24 Interview. James Durbin Interview with Hollywood Life. James Durbin Hollywood Week.

American Idol www. Photos of James Durbin and family. James Durbin Facebook Page. God made me a certain way, and I'm perfect in His eyes.

So I'm gonna run with it. I'm gonna be me. I've been looked at funny, I don't care. I'm different. I'm a freak. But different is the new normal. If you're not different, you're not it. Durbin: When I was four and Heidi was 13, our moms were friends at church. I had a play date with her younger sister. It's not like we grew up together. I was singing karaoke and she was at a restaurant for a going away party for one of the managers.

And we crossed paths. I was singing and she dug the song. She came up and said, "Hey, I'm Heidi. Aren't you James? Our moms were friends at church. We hung out the whole night. Got her number, called her but hung up because I was too nervous. It just took off from there. She is my saving grace, my guardian angel, because at that point I was 19, living at my mom's house, no job, no car, no money, no license or diploma, about as low as you can get. And then I met her and everything changed.

I wanted to be a better person, I wanted to succeed and I wanted to advance in life. Behind every successful man is an amazing, amazing woman. TV Guide Magazine: If Hollywood did a movie about your life, what actor would you want to play you and why? Durbin: I think I would want to play myself. I wouldn't want that to sound conceited. TV Guide Magazine: Who did you become close to at the show?

Durbin: Definitely closest with all the guys. Stefano is going to be the best man at my wedding. Paul's gonna be one of my groomsmen. We had a little jam band with myself, Paul, Casey and Stefano. TV Guide Magazine: Where is your dream vacation spot? Durbin: I've always wanted to go to St. This is my story and I'm sticking to it. Heidi made me watch The Bachelor and they went to St Lucia. And it was like, "Oh my God, it's so sweet, we've gotta go there, it'd be amazing.

TV Guide Magazine: What are your emotions this morning?