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Hermione69

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 08:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think we need our own fan club for this talented young man, so I thought I would start one. This is for everyone who thinks Clay is awesome to come in and wax poetic!

Clay

Hermione69

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 08:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Interview Q and A from the http://www.IdolsonFox.com website.


Do you have a job?
•CAP MR/DD worker. I work with a 13-year old young man with autism.

Do you have any formal singing training?
•Occasional coaching for auditions.

Where have you performed before?
•School functions in high school. Host of the North Carolina Music Connection.

When did you first start to sing?
•I've been singing for as long as I can remember. My mother would say I've been singing since 18 months.

What is your favorite song to sing?
•"Unchained Melody".

What is the first concert you went to?
•I don't really know.

What is the last concert you went to?
•James Taylor.

What other talents do you have?
•I can turn both of my feet around backwards.

If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
•Prepare for graduation and a career teaching students with special needs.

What are your goals in life?
•Success, happiness, stability. I would love to be known as a generous and selfless person.

What album would your friends be surprised you own?
•My tastes are pretty eclectic. I can't think much would surprise them.

What is the first CD you ever bought?
•Don't know.

What is in your CD player right now?
•"This Is Who I Am" by Jody McBrayer.

Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
•My mother is the strongest person I know.

What is your favorite type of music?
•I love music with strong melodies where the singer really has to sing. I like jazz, some slow R&B and pop/country ballads.

What is your favorite song?
•Don't know.

Favorite male pop artist?
•Jon Secada or Peter Cetera.

Favorite female pop artist?
•Country crossovers like Shania Twain and Faith Hill.

Favorite album?
•I LOVE James Taylor's "Hourglass."

Who in the music world do you think your style is most like?
•A little Harry Connick, Jr., a little Elton John, a little Jon Secada.

Most embarrassing moment?
•Goodness, I've gotten so used to embarrassing myself that I don't really get embarrassed that often.

If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
•I wish I could draw like my friend Meredith. Even her handwriting is art!

What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
•I'm pretty dang proud of being in the final 32 of AMERICAN IDOL.

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.

Why do you want to be an AMERICAN IDOL?
•American celebrities have an amazing amount of influence on the way America thinks, feels and acts. I think that such influences should be used in the most positive way possible.

Do you think the audition process was fair?
•Tough, but fair. I probably would have voted a different way a few times, but the judges' jobs were very tough. VERY.

Who is your favorite judge and why?
•Randy. He is probably the best at giving truly constructive criticism.

Who is your least favorite judge and why?
•I'm not stupid enough to answer this question.

What advice do you have for other hopefuls?
•Believe in yourself and practice, practice, practice.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
•I don't really hide much. Not many surprises here.

Who did you think was going to win last season?
•Probably Tamyra.

If you could be a performer from any era, which would you choose and why?
•Big band in the 1940s. Music really brought people together during that era.

Weenerlobo

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 09:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Cool Hermione.

GO CLAY!!!!!!

It's nice to read his interview, especially when compared to the other vacuous responses in other finalist interviews

Djgirl5235

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 09:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I will definitely join this fan club!!! Sign me up!! :)


GO CLAY!!!!!

Mak1

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 09:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
GO CLAY!!! What a talented, wonderful young man. This interview just makes him all the more endearing in my eyes. I loved his answer to "your least favorite judge", lol.

Opie

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 10:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Add me to the Clay fan club! They were talking on the radio about him this morning. One of the YMCAs Raleigh has a bunch of banners out for him. Evidentally his nickname is "Gonzo". No one knew why, although he does look a little like Gonzo from the Muppets. I mean that in a good way :)

Walker

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 10:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
what can i say about clay..this guy is fantastic and i am SOOOO rooting for him..he has a great personality and the talent to go along with it..I LOVE CLAY AIKEN!

Kady

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 11:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I love all his answers to the questions. He seems like a confident, sweet, and caring young man. This is my favorite....
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.

I would love to hear him sing Unchained Melody on one of the shows. That is a wonderful song. Last week after he sang Don't let the Sun Go Down on Me...I pulled out one of my Elton John CD's and listened to Elton for hours.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 01:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay's definitely on my short list.. not to mention just a really nice human being as well.

Now, Hermi.. you need more pictures :)

Kitt

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 02:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's hard to believe he wasn't picked as a finalist in the initial stages, and had to be brought back for the wildcard. I love his voice, and that interview just makes me think he really is the whole package. Go Clay!

Pagal

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 03:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love everything about this young man!! His work with an autistic young man scores points with me - I have a 19-year old nephew who is autistic. Love that he believes in himself. I wish more people would do the same! Go Clay!

Hermione69

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 03:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I wish I was younger. I have quite a crush on him!

Wcv63

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 03:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I like Clay as well. He has a sincerity that is truly endearing.

Djgirl5235

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 05:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He reminds me of Kelly Clarkson with his sincerity - good call Wcv! BTW, Herm - I could never have guessed you have a crush on Clay, lol! :)

Jenhavins

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 07:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just a good human being. Love this guy.

Muse

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 08:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm glad you started this thread, Hermione. Now I can gush freely...lol.

Clay does seem like a great person. There's a kind of nice balance to his personality. He seems humble, yet he's not lacking in confidence or self-esteem. He needs the latter to put in great performances, but the former makes me like him. A lot. :) Most of all, I like his voice. Don't care if people think it's "too Broadway" or not.

Walker

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 09:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
where are all the clay fans at..i know there have got to be more than this.

Fanny

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 10:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ooh, I didn't see this thread. Does anyone else besides me think Clay looks like KD Lang?

Wcv63

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 10:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's the cheekbones Fanny.

Tatyana

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm here I'm here too, I love Clay and am rooting for him. He's a super nice guy and an amazing talent.

Brenda1966

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Count me in. Clay's my favorite. His voice is amazing. His personality is charming and sincere.

Hereiam

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This wouldn't be complete without a link to a site a friend of his has

Clay Aiken

A nice site. You can click around and see more pictures and info (not all the links there work yet). Obviously done by someone close to Clay.

Djgirl5235

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 09:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's another pic to spruce up this fan club!

Clay

Webkitty

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Go Clay!

Jedisan

Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
did you see when they showed a "before and after" shot of him during his intro.

WOW what a difference.

can anyone do a side-by-side shot of the same?
(from the FIRST audition - when his hair was red) to last night)