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He won a TV talent competition. Now he has a new album and is an overnight sensation. He's Paul Potts, winner of "Britain's Got Talent," which is the U.K.'s answer to American idol.

Now the 36 year-old vocalist is in Asia, promoting his debut album. The Album "One Chance," topped HMV Hong Kong's Classical Chart for three consecutive weeks.

Potts astounded both judges and the "Britain's Got Talent" audience when he first sang on the show. His world class operatic voice was an instant hit with viewers who voted for him in droves to win the competition.

The British television show was created by Simon Cowell, the man behind "American Idol".

Since his victory, Potts has become an overnight success not only in Britain, but throughout the United States, Australia and parts of Asia.

The former mobile phone salesman claims he spent most of his life feeling insignificant.

Potts used to perform with the Bath Opera, but fear of rejection always prevented him from trying to make it professionally.

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