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Abby7 | Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 06:06 pm     On the morning "news", a woman was talking about some of the things Clay talks about in the Rolling Stone issue. I guess everyone has heard tidbits here and there about what is discussed. Besides his comments about his father or "sperm donor" (as he supposedly calls him)....he speaks of dislikes/likes. He dislikes water, thinks cats are Satan, and he likes to bite his toenails (?). He says he is NOT gay. He has never been in love. When asked if he has ever broken anyone's heart, his reply: I don't think I'm that much of a prize. This is not word for word and just what I "heard" on the Fox news/gossip channel this morning. We'll just have to see what he really says when the issue comes out. |
Snoopsmom | Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 06:32 pm     Thinks cats are Satan!?!? That's the first thing I've heard about Clay that I haven't liked, although I'm not to impressed hearing that he likes to bite his toenails. Pretty gross. |
Pamy | Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 06:42 pm     Hermie...how could I ever get mad at you?! XXXOOOOXOXOXOX |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 04:48 am     {{{PAMY}}} Uh oh for Clay with the legions of cat fans (me included) we have on these boards, ROFL! I worked with a woman who was terrified of cats and when she came over for dinner one night, I had to lock my cats in my bedroom. The biting toenails bit.... that just makes me laugh. What a funny mental image! One of my little idiosyncrasies is that I often pick the skin off of my lower lip until it bleeds. I like weird people! As for the never been in love part, that is just because he hasn't met me yet! (Hey, stop rolling your eyes!) |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 04:50 am     Nanarobin sent me this and I really liked it and thought it worth sharing. Clay still Clayton despite ‘Idol’ changes http://www.herald-sun.com/evergreen/93-354403.html BY GEOFFREY GRAYBEAL : The Herald-Sun ggraybeal@heraldsun.com May 20, 2003 : 10:24 pm ET DURHAM -- I don’t really know Clay Aiken. But I remember Clayton Grissom quite well, since he was one of my best friends at Leesville Road middle and high schools. Although mutual friends have kept me informed of his latest happenings, we’ve lost touch somewhat over the years though I still consider him a friend. The past few months, watching that friend of 12 years, Clayton Grissom, transform into "American Idol" finalist Clay Aiken has been surreal. A few years ago, Clayton legally changed his name, taking his mother’s maiden name as a way to honor her. Best I can tell, he dropped the "ton" to sound cooler for the contest. As a legion of fans has emerged for the talented singer, and women young and old swoon over the emerging star, I just smile. All these Claymates. All this attention. All for Clayton. The same Clayton who was co-copy editor of the middle school yearbook with me. Then, I click on the TV. There’s super gorgeous model/actress Brooke Burke melting as Clay sings "Unchained Melody." The same Clayton who as a middle-school student helped teach gym class to elementary school students for an hour a day. Back on the tube, there’s Clay on "Oprah." The same Clayton who was a broadcast journalist in the middle school’s first student newscast, WLMS. I hop on the World Wide Web. Click. Clay face adorns countless magazines, newspapers and fan Web sites across the world And I think back to Clayton who in 1997 brought the crowd at a packed Raleigh Memorial Auditorium to its feet during Wake County schools’ annual arts showcase "Pieces of Gold." I check my e-mail. There’s a photo from a friend. It’s Clay re-united in Hollywood with four high school friends who made the trip to watch him live. The same Clayton who often served as a designated driver for those very friends and others after parties. These are a few of the memories I have. This is the Clayton I know. There have been some slight changes, of course, but Clay is still Clayton. That same self-confidence is there. Clayton believes he can accomplish anything and then sets out to do it. Don’t believe me? Listen to his first "Idol" audition in Atlanta where judge Simon Cowell asks him why he’s here. Clayton’s response? "I’m the American Idol." When asked if he saw the first show, Clayton, then-contestant No. 5230, boldly declares that talent-wise he easily could have been in the top 10. Though few would have agreed at the time, my how right he was. For many years, music has been a big part of who Clayton is. He has used that amazing God-given talent to perform whether it was in the school chorus or belting out the national anthem at Dorton Arena for the now-defunct minor league hockey team, the Raleigh IceCaps. Music was never really Clayton’s first career choice, however. He wanted to be a journalist, then a politician, then a teacher. Although his career goals have changed over the years, the determination has remained with each pursuit. On "Idol", however, Clay seemed somewhat muted at first. The Clayton I know would have had a sharp-tongued reply for some of the harsh criticism from brutally honest judge Cowell. Clay(ton)’s sarcasm, wit and sense of humor seems to still be intact. Remember the Ford commercial where all the Idol contestants are pimped out except Clay at first. Aside from the Alfalfa part, the red-haired bespectacled goofy looking dork that emerged is Clayton. That’s Clay spoofing Clayton. Priceless. Obviously, the look has changed the most. Clayton has gone Hollywood. The glasses are no more. The spiked morning hair look a la host Ryan Secrest is the new ’do. Stylin’. Profilin’. And of course folks certainly treat Clayton differently now. Fame seems to do that. The slightly dorky kid who some classmates made fun of and picked on is now the talk of the town. Gov. Mike Easley promised him his own bridge. Fans flock to him. Even other celebrities come to hear him sing. And who can blame them? America loves Clay. And I can only grin. And shake my head in disbelief. I don’t need the contest to reaffirm what I already know. That’s my friend. Clayton Grissom. |
Jeep | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 05:06 am     I just got next week's TV Guide and it had a little article about AI and CLAY NATION. It said that the AI fans were voting again with their wallets. Clay's CD was outselling Ruben's by 4 to 1. And Clay's sales are double what Kelly's was this time last year after she WON! It looks like Simon's one remark is already coming true....and he said that over his lifetime Clay will make more money than any of the other finalists. And Clay didn't even win! It looks like our guy will be around for quite some time. |
Nanarobin | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 11:33 am     Herm....just for you...did not want you to miss this one.....
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Nanarobin | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 11:41 am     oooops...file was too big..so see poster of Clay...got here: http://www.boomspeed.com/3zzabab3/siggy.gif where it was posted!!!! Sorry, Herm...sending to you via email to ensure you have it... |
Nanarobin | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 12:02 pm     Press Release Source: J Records CLAY and RUBEN Debut as America's #1 and #2 Singles NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2003--Hot on the heels of the amazing news that Luther Vandross' recovery is well underway following a life threatening stroke, the R&B icon scores his first #1 pop album....... It is the #1 R&B Album and the #3 Top Internet Album. But not only can the RCA Music Group boast the #1 album - the label group can claim the #1, #2 and #3 biggest singles in America. With record breaking sales of 392,975, American Idol runner up CLAY AIKEN's song "This is the Night/ Bridge Over Troubled Water" (RCA) is the BIGGEST SINGLE SINCE 1997's all timer "Candle In The Wind" by Elton John. RUBEN STUDDARD explodes at #2 with single sales of 285,917 for song "Flying Without Wings/ Superstar" (J). The #3 spot is held by AMERICAN IDOL2 finalists "God Bless the USA," which was previously #1 for four weeks. entire article: http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/030618/185486_1.html |
Wcv63 | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 12:15 pm     What a wonderful week for Clay! Clay sells 392,975 singles to debut at #1 and lands on the cover of Rolling Stone!! Whooo hoooo! Ruben sells 285,917 singles to debut at #2, lands the cover of Teen People and has a small part in Scooby Doo the movie! Why do I feel like a proud mama?  |
Readonly | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 12:29 pm     I'm right there with you Wcv63. I've thought from the beginning what great role models both of these kids are. I can't wait to see them in person (next month!!!). And I can't wait to buy my first Rolling Stone on Friday (I'm a late bloomer). I wonder what the sales figures will be for the magazine. Probably thru the roof. |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 12:29 pm     I bet Clay's real mama is just happy for him and doesn't go around belittling Ruben. Just a thought. |
Grooch | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 12:34 pm     Sea, if you are referring to Wcv's 12:15 post, I didn't take it as belittling. I think she is happy for him have a lot of success also, and wasn't meant to be read as gloating about Clay. |
Demeter | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 12:46 pm     I took Wcv's post to mean being a proud mama about "both" the boys. BTW...I am in Dallas. I can not yet purchase the Clay CD. I usually listen to talk radio, and sometimes the oldies stations. Does anyone in Dallas know what radio stations might be playing Clay's single? I'd love to hear him on the radio but have no clue which stations might be airing the music. Thanks. |
Spygirl | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 01:03 pm     I definitely read Wcv's post as being proud of both of them. |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 01:06 pm     Sorry. Big apologies to Wcv. Re-reading that post, I was way out of line. Definitely responding to lots of other posts, but totally chose the wrong time, place and impetus. Wcv, I'm sure Clay AND Ruben would be happy with your "momship". I'm also proud of both of them. |
Wcv63 | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 01:44 pm     I know how it is Seamonkey....I've been known to be quick on the defensive at times myself. I definitely meant to share my pride between both Ruben and Clay. I think they both had PHE-NOM-E-NAL weeks!! They are storming the charts together!! |
Nanarobin | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 02:03 pm     I, for one, am proud to be a 'mothering' admirer of both the guys...although I do clearly have my favorite!! Aren't we lucky to have chosen (along with the rest of America) two such find young men in this day and age....considering the recent couple of years of turmoil within our country, we all need to be uplifted! To me, the genuine qualities these two display as friends are good examples for our children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. As Clay-mates, Clay-nadians, OCD afflicted...we stand as the many proud 'mothers' of 'our' Clay Aiken!! I think we all wish for many more accolades and succuesses for him...as his career is just at the beginning of its climb. May we all ascend with him and try to be more like his gentle loving, caring persona! |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 05:08 pm     I am skipping class tonight. Shame on me! Just feeling exhausted again and in need of a night off... Anyway, I am going to try to do my first real link, but must warn any diehard Ruben fans who may have ventured into here that the article starts out with the near-inevitable comparison of whose single sold more. That's not why I am sharing it. I found in it more on the Rolling Stone interview: "Aiken told the magazine that he doesn't believe in premarital sex and never curses. He also discusses his father, from whom he is estranged. "If I have anything good to say about him, it's that I think I learned to be who I am by being everything he wasn't," he said. "Part of the reason I don't smoke is that he did. He drank, and I don't. He's a racist, and I'm not. I don't want anything to do with any of that." " Wow, huh? More Clay Also in the same area on Yahoo news are a few articles on Ruben in the new Scooby movie! I think that is just wonderful! I bet he is a hoot in that! He is going to sing.  |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 05:10 pm     I did the link! I did the link! Thanks to Chiparock who encouraged me to try!! LOL! Small victories... |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 05:16 pm     I'm going to see if I can upload the image Nanarobin tried to earlier. I changed the format and lowered the quality so maybe it will not be too big now.... Nanarobin, you know I LOVED it!
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Snoopsmom | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 05:19 pm     You beat me to it Hermione! I just saw the same excerpt from the RS interview on my Verizon news. Another interesting tidbit - a single is considered successful if it sells 20,000 copies in the first week. For Clay and Ruben to have combined sales of almost 680,000 is phenomonal! |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 05:39 pm     Yay, Snoopsmom! They are both phenomenal young men, aren't they? How lucky are we to have witnessed their rise? |
Tabbyking | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 07:32 pm     how cuuuuute! on the billboard site, there is a poll on whose single people think will do the best and there are 46,700+ votes so far. clay leads by a little bit. 94% to 6%... http://www.billboard.com/bb/poll/index.jsp |
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