I've lived in Terre Haute my whole life.

我一輩子都住在特雷霍特。

I was that kid up in my bedroom with the Radio Shack stereo.

我就是那個在臥室裡用 Radio Shack 音響的孩子。

My favorite thing was just to sit up and listen to my music, and I just belted out, I gotta find me a job.

我最喜歡的事情就是坐起來，聽著我的音樂，大聲喊出 "我得給自己找份工作"。

So I became a janitor at Chauncey Rose Middle School, which is only three blocks away from my house.

於是，我成了 Chauncey Rose 中學的看門人，學校離我家只有三個街區。

Richard Goodall, a humble janitor at West Vigo Middle School in Terre Haute, Indiana, has spent 23 years quietly working just three blocks from his home.

理查德-古道爾是印第安納州特雷霍特市西維戈中學一名不起眼的清潔工，在離家只有三個街區的地方默默工作了 23 年。

But his extraordinary singing talent was destined for a larger stage, and it was his students who urged him to share his gift with the world.

但他非凡的歌唱天賦註定要登上更大的舞臺，是他的學生敦促他與世界分享他的天賦。

Richard has become an overnight sensation after his America's Got Talent audition aired, captivating audiences with his incredible vocal talent.

理查德的《美國達人秀》試鏡節目播出後，他一夜成名，以驚人的歌唱天賦征服了觀眾。

His students, who have long admired his kindness and dedication, are now sharing their cherished memories of him.

他的學生們長期以來一直欽佩他的仁慈和奉獻精神，現在他們正在分享對他的珍貴回憶。

Despite the sorrow he's seen in his life, Richard's kind smile never wavers.

儘管理查德一生飽經憂患，但他慈祥的笑容從未動搖過。

Join us as we uncover what America's Got Talent didn't tell you about Richard Goodall.

和我們一起揭開《美國達人秀》沒有告訴你的關於理查德-古道爾的故事。

In the latest season of America's Got Talent, viewers were introduced to Richard Goodall, an unassuming janitor from Indiana who had never even flown before, making his maiden voyage for the audition.

在最新一季的 "美國達人秀 "節目中，觀眾們看到了來自印第安納州的理查德-古道爾（Richard Goodall），他是一位不起眼的看門人，以前甚至從未坐過飛機，這次是他參加選拔賽的處女航。

With palpable nerves, he stepped onto the stage, facing the imposing panel of judges

他懷著無比緊張的心情走上舞臺，面對氣勢磅礴的評審團

Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel.

Simon Cowell、Sofia Vergara、Heidi Klum 和 Howie Mandel。

The task before him was daunting, performing Journey's iconic Don't Stop Believin' in front of a live audience.

在現場觀眾面前演唱 Journey 的經典曲目 Don't Stop Believin' 是擺在他面前的一項艱鉅任務。

As Richard stood there, admitting his anxiety, a wave of support surged through the crowd.

當理查德站在那裡承認自己的焦慮時，人群中湧動著一股支持的浪潮。

Their applause a reassuring balm.

他們的掌聲是一種安慰。

It was the spark he needed.

這是他需要的火花。

Taking a deep breath, he began his performance, and what followed was nothing short of breathtaking.

他深吸一口氣，開始了他的表演，接下來的表演令人歎為觀止。

His voice soared, filled with raw emotion and undeniable talent, captivating everyone in the auditorium.

他的歌聲飛揚，充滿了原始的情感和無可否認的才華，吸引了觀眾席上的每一個人。

When the final note of Richard's singing faded, a moment of stunned silence hung in the air, before the audience erupted into a standing ovation.

當理查德演唱的最後一個音符消失時，空氣中出現了片刻目瞪口呆的寂靜，隨後全場觀眾起立鼓掌。

The judges, equally moved, rose to their feet, their faces beaming with astonishment and joy.

評審們同樣深受感動，站起身來，臉上洋溢著驚訝和喜悅。

Among the panel, it was Heidi Klum who delivered the most impactful response.

在小組討論中，海蒂-克拉姆（Heidi Klum）的回答最具影響力。

She praised him with heartfelt admiration, culminating in the momentous gesture.

她由衷地讚美了他，並將這一重要舉動推向了高潮。

She slammed the golden buzzer, showering Richard in a cascade of gold and confetti, and sending him directly to the live shows.

她猛地按下金色蜂鳴器，讓理查德沐浴在金色和彩紙的簇擁中，直接被送往現場表演。

This monumental moment was captured and shared on YouTube, where fans echoed the judges' sentiments.

這一具有紀念意義的時刻被拍攝下來並在 YouTube 上分享，粉絲們也對評審們的觀點表示贊同。

Comments poured in, filled with emotion and admiration.

評論紛至沓來，充滿了感動和欽佩。

One viewer, fighting back tears, expressed deep appreciation for Richard's bravery and talent, while another lauded the unknown individual who encouraged him to take that faithful flight.

一位觀眾強忍著淚水，對理查德的勇敢和才華深表讚賞，而另一位觀眾則讚揚了鼓勵他進行那次忠實飛行的不知名人士。

The consensus was clear.

共識是明確的。

The good ol' had not only deserved the golden buzzer, but he'd also touched countless hearts, proving that dreams are worth pursuing, no matter the odds.

這位老將不僅無愧於金鐘獎，還感動了無數人的心，證明了夢想是值得追求的，無論遇到什麼困難。

It won't be wrong to say that Richard's journey on America's Got Talent is one of perseverance and unwavering hope.

如果說理查德參加《美國達人秀》的歷程是一個堅持不懈、充滿希望的歷程，這一點也不會錯。

In 2009, he auditioned for AGT, but didn't make it past the first round in Chicago.

2009 年，他參加了 AGT 的試鏡，但未能通過在芝加哥舉行的第一輪比賽。

He also tried his luck with another singing reality show, The Voice.

他還在另一檔歌唱真人秀節目 "好聲音"（The Voice）中一試身手。

After participating in a virtual audition for The Voice, Richard received a rejection email from The Voice.

理查德參加了 "好聲音 "的虛擬試鏡後，收到了一封來自 "好聲音 "的拒絕郵件。

The news left him deeply dejected, so much so that he shared a screenshot of the email on social media, expressing his disappointment.

這個消息讓他深感沮喪，以至於他在社交媒體上分享了郵件截圖，表達了自己的失望之情。

Despite this setback, Richard's determination remained unshaken.

儘管遭遇挫折，理查德的決心依然沒有動搖。

He announced that he would audition for America's Got Talent once more, though he lowered his expectations this time.

他宣佈將再次參加《美國達人秀》的選拔，不過這次他降低了期望值。

Little did he know that this renewed effort would lead to his golden buzzer moment and a chance to share his amazing talent with the world.

他不知道的是，他的再次努力將為他帶來 "金鐘獎 "時刻，並讓他有機會與全世界分享他驚人的天賦。

As for his prospects in the competition, Richard remains grounded.

至於他在比賽中的前景，理查德仍然腳踏實地。

He approaches AGT with no expectations, but that doesn't mean he won't give it his all.

他對 AGT 沒有任何期望，但這並不意味著他不會全力以赴。

His humility shines through as he reflects on his life as an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things.

當他回顧自己平凡的一生，做著不平凡的事情時，他的謙遜熠熠生輝。

Regularly performing at his local schools, whenever asked, Richard cherishes every opportunity to share his gift.

理查德經常應邀到當地學校演出，他珍惜每一次分享天賦的機會。

He recognizes his fortune in reaching this point, and is determined not to take any of it for granted.

他認識到自己走到這一步是幸運的，並決心不把這一切視為理所當然。

Richard may have become worldwide famous now, as everyone loves watching AGT, but he tasted little popularity back in the summer of 2022.

理查德現在可能已經名滿天下，因為大家都喜歡看 AGT，但在 2022 年夏天，他還沒有嚐到什麼受歡迎的滋味。

He first captured widespread attention with a stunning performance of Journey's Don't

他第一次引起廣泛關注，是在演唱 Journey 的 Don't

Stop Believing at Davis Park Elementary School's end-of-year program.

戴維斯公園小學的年終活動 "停止相信"。

The video of his performance went viral.

他的表演視頻在網上瘋傳。

People were amazed to see a janitor with such an amazing voice.

人們驚奇地發現，一個看門人竟然有如此美妙的嗓音。

After this, it was the students at his school who convinced him to take his talent beyond the confines of Terre Haute.

此後，學校的學生們說服他將自己的才華帶到特雷霍特以外的地方。

They frequently heard him sing and recognized his exceptional ability, repeatedly telling him he had what it takes to succeed.

他們經常聽到他的歌聲，並認識到他的非凡能力，一再告訴他，他具備成功的條件。

Their strong belief in his talent inspired Richard to take a leap of faith, and he auditioned for America's Got Talent again.

他們對理查德才華的堅定信念激發了理查德的信心，於是他再次參加了《美國達人秀》的試鏡。

In an interview, Richard reflected on his journey, and shared how the encouragement from the students he works with every day was the driving force behind his decision to audition.

在一次採訪中，理查德回顧了自己的心路歷程，並分享了每天與他共事的學生們對他的鼓勵是他決定參加試鏡的原動力。

Their support and belief in him gave him the confidence to hop on a plane and pursue his dreams.

他們對他的支持和信任給了他跳上飛機追求夢想的信心。

Apart from his work as a janitor, Richard is also the lead singer of a band called Manipause.

除了看門人的工作，理查德還是一個名為 Manipause 樂隊的主唱。

The viral success of his school singing video had an unexpected and thrilling impact on his musical career.

他的校園歌唱視頻在病毒式傳播中獲得了成功，這對他的音樂生涯產生了意想不到的激動人心的影響。

Suddenly, Manipause began receiving numerous calls for gigs, a surprising turn of events that left Richard both shocked and delighted.

突然間，Manipause 開始接到大量演出邀請，這一出人意料的轉變讓理查德又驚又喜。

With newfound attention, Richard frequently shared updates on his Instagram about the band's performances, detailing their schedule and venues.

有了新的關注點，理查德經常在自己的 Instagram 上分享樂隊的最新演出資訊，詳細介紹他們的日程安排和演出地點。

The response was overwhelmingly positive.

反響非常積極。

Audiences who came to see Manipause perform were consistently impressed by Richard's vocal prowess and stage presence, showering him with praise and admiration.

前來觀看 Manipause 演出的觀眾無不被理查德的歌唱實力和舞臺表現力所折服，對他讚不絕口。

This surge in popularity provided Richard with even more known fans.

人氣的飆升為理查德帶來了更多知名粉絲。

He caught the eye of American Idol contestant Rudy Cardenas.

他引起了《美國偶像》選手魯迪-卡德納斯（Rudy Cardenas）的注意。

Rudy, impressed by Richard's viral video, reached out and invited to join him for a special performance.

理查德的病毒視頻給魯迪留下了深刻印象，他主動邀請理查德參加他的特別演出。

When Richard accepted the invitation and took the stage alongside Rudy, he was nothing short of spectacular.

當理查德接受邀請，與魯迪一起登臺時，他的表現堪稱精彩。

One probably can't guess, seeing the positive demeanor of Richard, but he'd endured an unimaginable tragedy some time ago.

看到理查德積極的神態，人們可能猜不到，他不久前經歷了一場難以想象的悲劇。

He lost his wife of over 30 years to cancer, a heart-wrenching battle that left him devastated.

他因癌症失去了結婚 30 多年的妻子，這場令人心碎的戰鬥讓他一蹶不振。

In a poignant Instagram post, Richard shared the depths of his sorrow, revealing how he did everything in his power to save her, but ultimately couldn't prevent her passing.

理查德在 Instagram 上發表了一篇感人至深的文章，分享了他的悲痛，揭示了他是如何竭盡全力拯救她，但最終還是沒能阻止她的離去。

Despite the profound loss, Richard's journey didn't end in despair.

儘管損失慘重，理查德的旅程並沒有在絕望中結束。

His good nature led him to find happiness again with Angie.

善良的天性讓他與安吉重新找到了幸福。

During his America's Got Talent audition, Richard Goodall mentioned his fiancée, Angie, a beacon of joy in his life.

在《美國達人秀》的試鏡中，理查德-古道爾提到了他的未婚妻安吉，她是他生命中的快樂燈塔。

While the pain of his past is unimaginable, his fans can take solace in seeing Richard's new chapter, filled with love and companionship.

雖然他過去的痛苦難以想象，但看到理查德充滿愛和陪伴的新篇章，他的粉絲們可以感到欣慰。

Richard's golden buzzer moment on America's Got Talent was a dream come true, but the financial strain of being a contestant posed a significant challenge for him to consider continuing.

理查德在 "美國達人秀 "上的金鐘獎時刻讓他夢想成真，但作為參賽選手的經濟壓力對他考慮繼續參賽構成了巨大挑戰。

The costs of flights, hotel stays, and other expenses were daunting for him.

機票、酒店住宿和其他費用讓他望而生畏。

Recognizing his immense talent and the hardships he faced, the show's organizers stepped in to cover his travel and accommodation costs.

節目主辦方認識到他的才華橫溢和所面臨的困難，是以承擔了他的旅行和住宿費用。

In addition, they launched a GoFundMe page to support Richard financially.

此外，他們還發起了一個 GoFundMe 頁面，為理查德提供資金支持。

The campaign quickly gained traction, raising over $19,000 from generous fans and supporters who were moved by his story and his incredible voice.

這項活動很快獲得了關注，從慷慨的粉絲和支持者那裡籌集到了 19,000 多美元，這些粉絲和支持者被他的故事和令人難以置信的嗓音所打動。

The outpouring of love and support ensured that Richard could focus on his performance without the burden of financial stress.

大家的關愛和支持確保了理查德能夠專注於他的表演，而沒有經濟壓力的負擔。

With this newfound financial backing and the public's enthusiastic response, Richard is poised for a promising future.

有了新的資金支持和公眾的熱烈響應，理查德的未來充滿希望。

The overwhelming admiration for his talent indicates that he will have a long list of gigs ahead, and people eagerly await the chance to hear his captivating voice live.

人們對他的才華欽佩不已，這表明他還將有大量的演出機會，人們熱切地等待著現場聆聽他迷人歌聲的機會。

For Richard, singing is about more than just music.

對理查德來說，唱歌不僅僅是為了音樂。

It's about offering hope and inspiration.

這是為了給人們帶來希望和鼓舞。

The timeless songs he loves to perform have the power to uplift and encourage others, and that is his true mission.

他喜歡演唱的永恆歌曲具有振奮人心、鼓勵他人的力量，而這正是他的真正使命。

To instill hope and remind people never to surrender their dreams.

給人們帶來希望，提醒他們永遠不要放棄夢想。