Personally, I don't really care whether it was staged or not. Honestly, I don't.
What matters most to me is that she has a unique ability to reach deep inside your soul and evoke an emotional response. That's a rare quality, reserved for a handful of people. Of course, it doesn't hurt that she has a wonderful voice, flawless technique and powerful vocal control. Like bulwinkle, i agree that I can do just fine without another news blurb about Whitney and Bobby. But, this is something different. It's not about Susan. It's about what she does. And she does it remarkably well.
CRY ME A RIVER