Comedian Drew Lynch has had a stutter from the age of 20 after suffering a throat injury during a softball game four years ago, according to the U.K. publication Metro.

The 23-year-old recently took to the stage of “America’s Got Talent” and won the crowd over with his ability to see the positive in any situation.

“This life-changing injury sparked a passion for writing and performing stand-up, bringing to life the social hardships of dealing with a newly found speech impediment,” wrote Lynch on his website.

Lynch will reportedly now be competing in the live shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall to be crowned the series winner while winning the $1 million prize.

Lynch’s performance had moved the audience and the judges, along with the story of how his injury has changed him as a person.

“The person I was before would probably never hang out with who I am today,” stated Lynch.

Howie Mandel was especially impressed with Drew Lynch’s performance.

“I know you’re here to make people laugh, but I can’t tell you how emotional you make me because comedy usually comes from a dark place,” stated Mandel before pressing the golden buzzer.

“I haven’t been moved by an act like this up until this moment and, because of you and because of this moment, I want to do something very special, something I haven’t had a chance to do, and I’d like to do this.”