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Hermione69 | Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 09:39 pm     You can quote me anytime, Nanarobin! <Pat, pat> |
Wcv63 | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 12:01 am     I'm so sorry I didn't leave the link when I made my earlier post about the video/DVD. My bad. That wasn't very thoughtful of me. I'm happy that people managed to find it anyway. Here is the link for those that are still searching: Clay Video/DVD |
Daisymae | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 01:36 am     I've got tickets to the American Idol Concert in Anaheim. Aren't I lucky? Is anyone else getting to go to it? |
Chiparock | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 04:42 am     Hi, Daisymae - yep, I'll be at the AI Concert in Hartford, CT. Can't wait! I have a Univ. of N. Carolina hat to wear, and would like to get the "I voted for Clay" t-shirt, but don't want to further enrich the Fox coffers ($17.95 & $5.95 s&h). What a dilemma. I may get a Clay shirt from an organization that donates the proceeds to Clay's charities: Clay's stuff for charity. Check out the WEB PAGE on Clay's church website! It even has a P.O. box in NC to send fan mail to Clay. The link is: Clay's Church I can't believe that I've become a groupie at this ripe old age! Or should I say "ole" as does Nanarobin??!! Olè! |
Daisymae | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 05:32 am     CHIP Thanks for the links. Well we have one thing (even more) in common, but the AI concert. I live in Phoenix but am going to Ca. to visit relatives & we're going to the concert. Off subject, but hoping to go to Dr. Phil taping too. I didn't even think of wearing my Clay Shirt. I got the package, Clay Shirt, AI Hat & love songs CD for $40. I thought it was a great bargain. I'd like to get a Clay Aiken Hat now. Hope some more people here get to go to AI concert. It will be a blast. |
Daisymae | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 05:50 am     CHIP WOW, just what I wanted, those links are FANTASTIC, just what I was looking for especially fan mail & MERCHANDISE. Haven't looked yet but I want a bumper sticker. NOW. lol |
Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 03:34 pm     Quote found on the ClayStuff.org website: What is your definition of an American Idol? “Someone with a talent that leaves a mark on American society and inspires people to think, feel, love, act.” -Clay Aiken I think that says it ALL! This is why we love him! |
Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 04:03 pm     Post-'Idol' career path is up to Aiken Sunday, May 25, 2003 4:53AM EDT By MATT EHLERS, Staff Writer, www.newsobserver.com For a man one step short of his dream, Clay Aiken hasn't seemed too disappointed. On every talk show, in every interview, the Raleigh native answers the same way. He didn't win, but that's OK. There were really no losers. And he's proud of his buddy, Ruben Studdard. He answers like that for good reason. He knows his career is just beginning. Although he came in second on the televised talent competition "American Idol," Aiken, 24, has already made an impact. His first single, "This is the Night," won't be released until June 10 but is No. 1 on Amazon.com's charts based on pre-sales. He's part of an "American Idol" tour crossing the country this summer, and he's already working on a full-length album for RCA. It's an enviable career launch in an industry where it is common for people to struggle for years, even decades, for recognition. Aiken gets to skip the dues-paying of performing in dives, fighting bar owners for tiny paychecks and riding from gig to gig with nine people crammed into a seven-seat van. Instead, "American Idol" gave him his start. And it's up to him to make the most of it. Recording artists usually need a breakthrough single to jump-start a career, said Raleigh attorney Richard "Gus" Gusler, who represents Hootie & the Blowfish. The rock band's first big hit, "Hold My Hand," shot it to stardom in 1995. "It's all about the song," Gusler said. But Aiken is on a different plane. "He's kind of bypassed that entire thing." As one of the stars of a hot TV show and subject of a rabid Internet base of fans, Aiken has become known nationwide in the four months since this season's "Idol" telecasts began. A California family paid $1,200 in a school fund-raiser for a chance to meet him. Bootleg CDs are selling for more than $50 on Internet auction sites. He won't need a video on MTV to convince folks to buy his official debut CD. "Regardless of what that song is," Gusler said, "it's going to sell a lot of records." ............. The next step Aiken will have the opportunity to do more than make albums. He has said he would be interested trying acting. "Idol" judge Simon Cowell said several times that Aiken has a Broadway voice. And although Aiken hadn't thought about that before the competition, he told reporters last week that he would peek inside any doors that were opened for him. Mark Measures, a talent agent in Los Angeles, said the buzz in Hollywood is that Aiken should give New York a shot. Measures should know -- he represents Kristin Holt, who made it to the top 30 of last year's "American Idol." Holt has used her moment of fame to score a short-lived co-hosting spot on this season's "American Idol" and some work for ESPN. Measures said "Idol" helps with name recognition, but then it's up to the performer. "You use it to get your foot in the door, then you get away from it," he said. "Otherwise, you're going to be 40 years old and on the 'American Idol' county fair tour." Aiken has been vague about his plans, other than this summer's tour and recording the album. Measures said that's probably because various agents, managers, producers and publicists working with Aiken are still working out details. The "Idol" finalists are each under contract, the details of which have not been publicly released. California-based manager Darlene Kaplan said if Aiken thinks he could conquer Broadway, he would need to dive right in. Theatrical agents in New York would be eager to represent him, she said. Few new stars emerge from Broadway these days, Kaplan said, but audiences are eager for shows headlined by proven names. It's a lot to consider for a young man who, a year ago, was a college student working with kids at the YMCA. With his first big chunk of money, Aiken has said he would like to square the mortgage on his mother's North Raleigh home. But while strolling the red carpet before the final broadcast last week, he had another thought in mind. Asked what he'd like to do when the show was over, he didn't hesitate: "Go on vacation." And when a reporter from People magazine shouted, "Where?" he smiled. "Somewhere quiet, where there are no cameras or recorders." |
Sadiesmom | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 04:14 pm     I can see where he would be happy to be second if that contract from last year is somolar. All the perks of being number 1 without having to appear in the World Idol. It sounds like a good idea for people in that contest to try and lose and get out of the show fast. I know there are people who do multiple iron man contests, but I can't see why, if you are established, you would want to drop everything for 3 months and start over in another contest. It would be interesting to know what the 2 lawyers he has are doing. |
Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 04:34 pm     CLAY AND RUBEN GOT TO SEE FRENCHIE IN 'RENT' pics link to pics: http://pub77.ezboard.com/fthatstheclayfrm9.showMessage?topicID=432.topic The pics are small...but shows how glad they are to get to see Frenchie on the Broadway show..they mentioned on Larry King Fri that they hoped to get to New York Sat night to see her. |
Texasdeb | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 05:39 pm     Thank you Nanorobin - nice to see that good things are happening to our young talented folks! CLAY is my #1 interest right now. I could care less about Ruben or any of the others @ this point - I just want our "Clay Man" to achieve all of his (@our) dreams. |
Texasdeb | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:01 pm     Nanarobin, I'm sorry I misspelled your name above! Us grandmothers have to stay together. My baby is 2. My pet name is "mamaw" Oh what a night - wish I was hearing our boy "clay" belt this out as I type. Some of us didn't get the "out of town" 3 day wkend - oh well, it's great to be able to come in here w/o guilt! |
Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:03 pm     I must agree....I am becoming almost obcessed with info on him...as I notice...others are, as well...right now I am reading/surfing other sites on Clay and trying to keep up with the NASCAR race at same time...Yes, since I am a woman, I can multitask!!
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Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:12 pm     Texasdeb...just go to some of the Clay sites and download some music to play while your surf and dream of our Clay...that's what I do when not trying to watch tv, too!! I am trying to put a list together of where he will be this week... here is what I have so far for you Claymates (check your local listings for correct times): Monday- May 26th: 8:00 AM Today Show Interview 9:45 AM FOX News Live Interview 3:30 PM Total Request Live on MTV Tuesday, May 27 7:30 AM Z100 In Studio - on air 1:00 PM Fox News Live with Linda Vesters 5:00 PM U Pick Live (Nikelodeon) 6:00 PM BET - Interview with Ashanti & Ludacris 7:00 PM E! News Live Wednesday May 28th: 9:00 AM - Regis and Kelly June 1 - Clay will be performing at Zootopia (not likely televised though). **************************************************************** on the Today's show website: MONDAY, MAY 26 -- 7:00 A.M. ET - American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard performs live on the Plaza as part of the 2003 “Today” Summer Concert Series. {{It does not mention Clay being there. I thought that he'd be on at 8:00AM?}} |
Wcv63 | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:16 pm     Couple links for my fellow die-hard Claynatics: All WRAL videos about Clay Very interesting story from Dean AI hairdresser regarding the Clay Love |
Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:28 pm     Quote found on header of ClayAikenOnline audio page: "I think women like stuffed animals because we are naturally drawn to cute, innocent, wide-eyed furry things - like kittens and bunnies and Clay Aiken." - Nat Lauzon This is the excuse I am going to use now!! |
Chiparock | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:36 pm     Thanks for Clay's tv schedule, Nana. Glad I don't have to work tomorrow so that I can watch. I like the association of "kittens and bunnies and Clay Aiken"! GREAT Dean the Hairdresser story!! Thanks, Wcv63! The unanimous affection for Clay isn't at all surprising; he's a very special young man. A Clay/Ruben movie would be fantastic if the script is well crafted. The Farrelly Bros. would certainly do a fine job. An "odd couple"-type movie would be hilarious (with a different storyline, of course). How about Ruben as the neat freak and Clay as the slob? His roommate (Amy?) did hedge around the issue of picking up after him! |
Texasdeb | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:38 pm     Hey! I'm so happy to know that if I'm out of control that I'm not alone - I'm just in the "Power of Love". Clay is such a good role model for our young folks. I already know that he's made an impact on the ones that I "control". |
Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 07:41 pm     VH1 REALITY WRAPUP watching Reality TV wrap up and they were all sad about Clay not winning(complete with offstage screams of CLAY!!!) and showed his performance of BOTW and even said the Claynation *Swooned* for it. aww... he'll get lots of play on VH1.. There is a comment about him going back to his tree to make cookies (the Keebler Elf nickname!!) Reality Wrap-Up is REPLAYING at 12:30 AM Eastern. Missed it earlier today, but will definately watch tonight. |
Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 07:47 pm     Texasdeb....glad to find another obcessor like me...if you dare, go over to the THAT'S THE CLAY website to get really into IT...then come back here and tell us what you find...tons of stuff there...link to start is: http://pub77.ezboard.com/bthatstheclay Good luck...get your kids to bed and tell DH that you be with him 'sometime' as you are likely to get lost there!! I sure do!! And don't forget the VH1 program later tonight..see me previous post! |
Nanarobin | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 07:56 pm     CHIPAROCK... I have to be careful, as I got my first MOD-ing the other day when talking about Ruben and Clay in beach attire..as suggested by anthor tvch-er!!! Both our posts were cut!! And they were hilarious!! I like your idea of an odd couple movie...just hope is would not be a cheesy one like the one to come next month is reported to be. These 2 guys could really have fun with it..just being together...as it appears they do love one another and don't mind sharing the spotlight. I have to give Ruben credit for sharing...but I DO think it should mostly have been called a simple TIE...to save all the rumor and hurt around the community! BUT this does satisfy the judges and show mgmt for Ruben to win as they said ALL along. We Clay fans know we won! ok...off to read more....ha |
Texasdeb | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 08:08 pm     hey Nanarobin - I posted on the Ruben board & they don't like me! I was even nice - I guess they don't want us over ther. Go look. - I won't go there again except to lurk. I haven't gone to where you suggested yet - but, hey - it's going to happen tonight. I would love to here CLAY sing any songs from the following: Eagles, Foriner(?), Journey, that's my fav. music! |
Seamonkey | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 08:21 pm     Texasdeb.. it wasn't "they" and "I" didn't say you weren't liked or wanted in the Ruben thread,but since you had already stated CLAY is my #1 interest right now. I could care less about Ruben or any of the others @ this point - I just want our "Clay Man" to achieve all of his (@our) dreams here and then come to the Ruben thread and said you liked Ruben too, I thought that was kind of confusing. I was commenting on your statements, not you. I really like Clay, even though I wanted Kim or Ruben to win and I'm very interested in what happens to all of the kids who put themselves out there and often were the subject of really negative and cruel statements. |
Texasdeb | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 08:41 pm     Thank you Seamonkey - I'll try to watch myself. You guys are good! I'm new here posting - will watch myself not to post conflicting stmts. I'm a "Claymate" & also a Ruuuben fan. What can I say? |
Sadiesmom | Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 09:02 pm     Called my sister (Super Clay fan, who demands a life and will not read boards. LOL). She said there is a rumor going around in the NC Borders that Clay is closing in on a million sales in pre-sale. Maybe that is why they did not pull his single, like they pulled Justin's after he came in second. Is that a gold record? I am not sure what it means besides it sold a lot. |
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