Susan Boyle's modest lifestyle after Britain's Got Talent success as she celebrates birthday

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Susan Boyle won the hearts of the nation with her incredible audition on Britain's Got Talent way back in 2009.The shy Scot stunned the audience with her powerhouse performance of I Dreamed a Dream and made it all the way through to the show's finals, where she was narrowly missed out on the top prize to dance group Diversity.However, the performer went on to release her own album, which became the UK’s best-selling record of all time.The singer is now said to be worth millions, however she prefers to stay out of the spotlight and leads a surprisingly humble life despite her immense success.As she celebrates her 62nd birthday, here is how Susan stays frugal despite her stardom - and the few times she has splashed out.Unlike other celebrities who lead a life of luxury in mega mansions and drive around pricey sports cars, Susan has stuck to her roots and still lives in her childhood home in West Lothian, Scotland.Following her Britain's Got Talent Success, the songstress spent £111,000 on the semi-detached ex-council house next door to her own house, with plans to turn the properties into her ‘dream home’.Although she could easily snap-up a luxury pad, the star said she couldn't bear to part with the home she grew up in and held so many happy memories.

She previously told OK! magazine : "It’s to do with the memories of your house and your upbringing, you need to take stock of things and maybe see where you come from and where your roots lie." "It’s best to be grounded and with your roots.

It keeps you grounded and prevents you from saying things maybe you shouldn't say."Susan is said to have over £22million over the course of her singing career, but has never been one to "flash the cash".She previously told Piers Morgan