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Mandy Harvey

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The Resume

    (January 2, 1988- )
    Born in Cincinnati, Ohio
    Later based in St Cloud, Florida
    Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (connective tissues disorder, legally deaf by 2007)
    CDs include ‘Smile,’ ‘After You’ve Gone,’ ‘All of Me,’ and ‘Nice to Meet You’
    Kennedy Center Very Special Arts International Young Soloist Award (2011 winner)
    Finished fourth in the 12th season of America’s Got Talent
    Co-authored the memoirs ‘Sensing the Rhythm; Finding My Voice in a World Without Sound’

Why she might be annoying:

    As a child, she underwent multiple – and sometimes unsuccessful – surgeries to attempt to correct her hearing issues.
    Her bouts with EDS also warranted surgery on her… knees.
    Until college, her entire identity revolved around being in music instruction.
    When her shoes come off, it’s not for selfish reasons; it’s so she can sense the vibrations that help her keep track of the song’s beat.
    Following her Got Talent performance, she cited death threats from the deaf community… for promoting an oral / aural activity.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Following a collision with a biker – and the destruction of her hearing aids – she received a good hard reality check on the magnitude of her condition.
    Through visual tuners and a chance visit with a local jazz pianist, she returned to music.
    Having not informed Got Talent officials of her condition, she performed one original song, and… scored Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer (a fast forward to the live broadcast).
    She does use sign language in some of her performances.
    She was, ahem, instrumental in the development of vibro-textile technology, enabling other body parts to sense musical beats without having to take off her shoes.

Credit: Cool It All Right?


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 91 Votes: 52.75% Annoying