Title: Clay on cover of People
Post by: luluasst on September 23, 2008, 03:29:07 PM
People has a cover of Clay with Parker and the headline: Yes I'm Gay. He is finally telling his story and it's not what some people want to hear. I for one admire him for doing what he always does - he is being true to him self. Bravo. Here's the link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/23/clay-aiken-cradles-newbor_n_128713.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/23/clay-aiken-cradles-newbor_n_128713.html
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: vikipace on September 23, 2008, 03:34:24 PM
Be true to yourself Clay!
-viki
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: mainer on September 23, 2008, 03:57:12 PM
omigosh is Parker ABSOLUTELY adorable!!!
No wonder Clay's been looking so happy, he's come to terms with coming out.
Clay forever!
No wonder Clay's been looking so happy, he's come to terms with coming out.
Clay forever!
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: WilsonClaymate on September 23, 2008, 04:57:39 PM
Clay, you and your beautiful son have my love and support.
Keep up the great work -- I'll always be there to support you
Keep up the great work -- I'll always be there to support you
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: Sundancer on September 23, 2008, 05:20:22 PM
He's still the same good man, with that same caring heart, quick wit, and beautiful voice.
And I'm still the same fan. :bigsmile
God bless you, Clay! :hugg
And I'm still the same fan. :bigsmile
God bless you, Clay! :hugg
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: clayharmony on September 23, 2008, 05:25:05 PM
He's still the same good man, with that same caring heart, quick wit, and beautiful voice.
And I'm still the same fan. :bigsmile
God bless you, Clay! :hugg
And I'm still the same fan. :bigsmile
God bless you, Clay! :hugg
Couldn't agree more! You are a very dear young man...still young to me, Clay!...and what a darling father with a darling baby boy...see the same facial shape anyone?...the same hairline...one of your early baby pics would make the comparison easy...wish I had current access to my picture files ...ah...the joys of switching systems! :para
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: vikipace on September 23, 2008, 05:42:37 PM
<to all comments!
-viki
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: LOVE CLAY on September 23, 2008, 06:46:49 PM
Thank you Clay for giving your fans so much happiness through the years.
Thank you for bringing fans together like you have.
You are one in a million.
Love you Clay!
Rosemary
Thank you for bringing fans together like you have.
You are one in a million.
Love you Clay!
Rosemary
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: Eurydice on September 23, 2008, 06:59:47 PM
I don't care if he really is gay, he's still #$%@&@% :hot2 and he will forever get my motor running!
It might take me a while for it to sink in, though...
It might take me a while for it to sink in, though...
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: mimi2 on September 23, 2008, 07:03:41 PM
:cry
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: *joemomma on September 23, 2008, 07:06:25 PM
Why does the date on that cover say October 4,2004?
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: luluasst on September 23, 2008, 07:08:03 PM
You're not looking at the right cover.
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: Sundancer on September 23, 2008, 07:13:01 PM
Why does the date on that cover say October 4,2004?
Cuz People releases their magazines about a week ahead of the date printed on them.
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: *joemomma on September 23, 2008, 07:14:35 PM
The one in the link? In the first post? 2004?
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c195/kleone2u/original2.jpg)
I dunno. :bduh
Maybe i need better glasses. :lol
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c195/kleone2u/original2.jpg)
I dunno. :bduh
Maybe i need better glasses. :lol
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: vikipace on September 23, 2008, 07:37:20 PM
Dont cry mimi!! :hugg
I think the magazine cover says 2008.
-viki
I think the magazine cover says 2008.
-viki
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: lucrezianoine on September 23, 2008, 07:52:56 PM
I don't care if he really is gay, he's still #$%@&@% :hot2 and he will forever get my motor running!
I agree! It doesn't make a difference. He's still gorgeous! :shower
Jules
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: luluasst on September 23, 2008, 09:31:47 PM
I agree!
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: Claygirl on September 23, 2008, 10:10:43 PM
What is wrong with this computer of mine? :para
It seems like the more I want to be here, the more it freezes up, let's see if this post goes through. :bigsmile
You know, when people, non-fans of course, would not understand my Claylove, when they'd find out I am such a big fan, (or I'd actively tell them! :lol ) and their question to me was always, "But he's gay isn't he?" I'd tell them he wasn't, always waiting to hear and believe Clay first over any rumor or magazine, and then I'd say that it doesn't matter, that I'd love him anyway.
And after just getting my computer to work, and finding this thread, I can honestly say that my statement, to pretty much everyone over the past five years is still true, I still love him. :heart
No more wondering if my feelings would change at all, or how I'd take the news if what I believed was impossible, would turn out to be true after all, I still feel, in my heart all the love and admiration for Clay that I've always had, maybe even more so.
In my opinion, he is a brave young man, making the courageous choice to just be himself, which as someone who isn't liked by too many people in my everyday life, I know how tough that can be, to say "this is me, take it or leave it", and stay true to yourself whether or not everyone likes it, instead of hiding who you are.
I feel happy for him, he has a beautiful son, I know he's a wonderful dad, him not wanting to raise Parker with lies shows the good values he's going to raise him with, and now he doesn't have to dodge rumors anymore, since everything is out in the open now, those monsters who've followed Clay and his fans around the past five years, are finally powerless, no more rumors, no more speculation, just Clay. :clap
He captured my heart, and still has it unwaveringly, forever. :clayfan
When I look at him, I see the same man who bought such joy to my life, when I hear him, I hear the same beautiful voice that I listened to, to get through some of the hardest times of my life, I see the same caring heart, the same good man, the same guy I'd be honored to meet, God willing, :pray someday. :bigsmile
I can't wait to get People in the mail, (just watch this be the issue that gets lost or comes destroyed! :lol ) and see him on GMA, to hear everything he wants to share with us. :clap
I'm still here, still a Claymate/Clayfan whatever one wants to call me, and anyone who stops being a fan over this is crazy, and not a real fan in my opinion. :bigsmile :naughty
And yes, he's still :hot2 ! :thud
~Kelly~ :wave
It seems like the more I want to be here, the more it freezes up, let's see if this post goes through. :bigsmile
You know, when people, non-fans of course, would not understand my Claylove, when they'd find out I am such a big fan, (or I'd actively tell them! :lol ) and their question to me was always, "But he's gay isn't he?" I'd tell them he wasn't, always waiting to hear and believe Clay first over any rumor or magazine, and then I'd say that it doesn't matter, that I'd love him anyway.
And after just getting my computer to work, and finding this thread, I can honestly say that my statement, to pretty much everyone over the past five years is still true, I still love him. :heart
No more wondering if my feelings would change at all, or how I'd take the news if what I believed was impossible, would turn out to be true after all, I still feel, in my heart all the love and admiration for Clay that I've always had, maybe even more so.
In my opinion, he is a brave young man, making the courageous choice to just be himself, which as someone who isn't liked by too many people in my everyday life, I know how tough that can be, to say "this is me, take it or leave it", and stay true to yourself whether or not everyone likes it, instead of hiding who you are.
I feel happy for him, he has a beautiful son, I know he's a wonderful dad, him not wanting to raise Parker with lies shows the good values he's going to raise him with, and now he doesn't have to dodge rumors anymore, since everything is out in the open now, those monsters who've followed Clay and his fans around the past five years, are finally powerless, no more rumors, no more speculation, just Clay. :clap
He captured my heart, and still has it unwaveringly, forever. :clayfan
When I look at him, I see the same man who bought such joy to my life, when I hear him, I hear the same beautiful voice that I listened to, to get through some of the hardest times of my life, I see the same caring heart, the same good man, the same guy I'd be honored to meet, God willing, :pray someday. :bigsmile
I can't wait to get People in the mail, (just watch this be the issue that gets lost or comes destroyed! :lol ) and see him on GMA, to hear everything he wants to share with us. :clap
I'm still here, still a Claymate/Clayfan whatever one wants to call me, and anyone who stops being a fan over this is crazy, and not a real fan in my opinion. :bigsmile :naughty
And yes, he's still :hot2 ! :thud
~Kelly~ :wave
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: luluasst on September 23, 2008, 10:41:46 PM
What is wrong with this computer of mine? :para
It seems like the more I want to be here, the more it freezes up, let's see if this post goes through. :bigsmile
You know, when people, non-fans of course, would not understand my Claylove, when they'd find out I am such a big fan, (or I'd actively tell them! :lol ) and their question to me was always, "But he's gay isn't he?" I'd tell them he wasn't, always waiting to hear and believe Clay first over any rumor or magazine, and then I'd say that it doesn't matter, that I'd love him anyway.
And after just getting my computer to work, and finding this thread, I can honestly say that my statement, to pretty much everyone over the past five years is still true, I still love him. :heart
No more wondering if my feelings would change at all, or how I'd take the news if what I believed was impossible, would turn out to be true after all, I still feel, in my heart all the love and admiration for Clay that I've always had, maybe even more so.
In my opinion, he is a brave young man, making the courageous choice to just be himself, which as someone who isn't liked by too many people in my everyday life, I know how tough that can be, to say "this is me, take it or leave it", and stay true to yourself whether or not everyone likes it, instead of hiding who you are.
I feel happy for him, he has a beautiful son, I know he's a wonderful dad, him not wanting to raise Parker with lies shows the good values he's going to raise him with, and now he doesn't have to dodge rumors anymore, since everything is out in the open now, those monsters who've followed Clay and his fans around the past five years, are finally powerless, no more rumors, no more speculation, just Clay. :clap
He captured my heart, and still has it unwaveringly, forever. :clayfan
When I look at him, I see the same man who bought such joy to my life, when I hear him, I hear the same beautiful voice that I listened to, to get through some of the hardest times of my life, I see the same caring heart, the same good man, the same guy I'd be honored to meet, God willing, :pray someday. :bigsmile
I can't wait to get People in the mail, (just watch this be the issue that gets lost or comes destroyed! :lol ) and see him on GMA, to hear everything he wants to share with us. :clap
I'm still here, still a Claymate/Clayfan whatever one wants to call me, and anyone who stops being a fan over this is crazy, and not a real fan in my opinion. :bigsmile :naughty
And yes, he's still :hot2 ! :thud
~Kelly~ :wave
It seems like the more I want to be here, the more it freezes up, let's see if this post goes through. :bigsmile
You know, when people, non-fans of course, would not understand my Claylove, when they'd find out I am such a big fan, (or I'd actively tell them! :lol ) and their question to me was always, "But he's gay isn't he?" I'd tell them he wasn't, always waiting to hear and believe Clay first over any rumor or magazine, and then I'd say that it doesn't matter, that I'd love him anyway.
And after just getting my computer to work, and finding this thread, I can honestly say that my statement, to pretty much everyone over the past five years is still true, I still love him. :heart
No more wondering if my feelings would change at all, or how I'd take the news if what I believed was impossible, would turn out to be true after all, I still feel, in my heart all the love and admiration for Clay that I've always had, maybe even more so.
In my opinion, he is a brave young man, making the courageous choice to just be himself, which as someone who isn't liked by too many people in my everyday life, I know how tough that can be, to say "this is me, take it or leave it", and stay true to yourself whether or not everyone likes it, instead of hiding who you are.
I feel happy for him, he has a beautiful son, I know he's a wonderful dad, him not wanting to raise Parker with lies shows the good values he's going to raise him with, and now he doesn't have to dodge rumors anymore, since everything is out in the open now, those monsters who've followed Clay and his fans around the past five years, are finally powerless, no more rumors, no more speculation, just Clay. :clap
He captured my heart, and still has it unwaveringly, forever. :clayfan
When I look at him, I see the same man who bought such joy to my life, when I hear him, I hear the same beautiful voice that I listened to, to get through some of the hardest times of my life, I see the same caring heart, the same good man, the same guy I'd be honored to meet, God willing, :pray someday. :bigsmile
I can't wait to get People in the mail, (just watch this be the issue that gets lost or comes destroyed! :lol ) and see him on GMA, to hear everything he wants to share with us. :clap
I'm still here, still a Claymate/Clayfan whatever one wants to call me, and anyone who stops being a fan over this is crazy, and not a real fan in my opinion. :bigsmile :naughty
And yes, he's still :hot2 ! :thud
~Kelly~ :wave
:wave Kelley: to your post, all I can say is, YOU GO GIRL!!
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: luluasst on September 23, 2008, 10:43:13 PM
BTW CLAY POSTED at OFC in a thread #1478) - he is speechless (that's a first) and feels blessed to call us family.
That makes me so happy to hear that he is realizing the love from his fans is real - that we have his back.
I need to get more kleenex. Crap.
That makes me so happy to hear that he is realizing the love from his fans is real - that we have his back.
I need to get more kleenex. Crap.
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: Claygirl on September 24, 2008, 12:12:02 AM
:wave Kelley: to your post, all I can say is, YOU GO GIRL!!
:blush :bigsmile :blush :bigsmile Thank You! :huggBTW CLAY POSTED at OFC in a thread #1478) - he is speechless (that's a first) and feels blessed to call us family.
That makes me so happy to hear that he is realizing the love from his fans is real - that we have his back.
I need to get more kleenex. Crap.
Oh I wish I had time to go find that post! But I must get to bed...here I go crying again! :cryThat makes me so happy to hear that he is realizing the love from his fans is real - that we have his back.
I need to get more kleenex. Crap.
They just mentioned Clay on ABC World News, (the only thing that's on this time of night! :lol ) my sleep deprived brain is too tired to remember word for word, but they showed the People cover, and said it'll be on newstands today, that he had Parker with Jaymes, and that his interview Thursday on GMA will be a "really good one", and Diane Sawyer asked him a lot of good questions that people might be wondering about. We also got a mention, :bigsmile they said how Clay has such adamant fans (Claymates) who always come to his defense, and the newswoman ended the segment by saying: "More power to him!" :clap :clap
~Kelly~ :wave
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: aikenismyidol on September 24, 2008, 08:17:05 AM
I'm struggling with this...
His little boy is precious and Clay will always be a great singer with a kind heart...
but I just... I don't know. I'll always love him. This just kinda hit me in the gut.
His little boy is precious and Clay will always be a great singer with a kind heart...
but I just... I don't know. I'll always love him. This just kinda hit me in the gut.
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: Rmncbklvr on September 25, 2008, 02:16:47 PM
It doesn't matter to me either. I just want to continue hearing that great voices of his! I've been somewhat of a silent fan since tuning into Season 2 of AI until now. I voted for him each week, bought all his cds he's put out (even bought a few copies of the Xmas cd and sent to troops in Iraq after it debuted)and saw him in concert in my area. He was what kept me tuned in each week on AI and I've been hooked on AI since too! But Season 2 is still one of my favorites. Love to you and that gorgeous little boy of yours!
I agree! It doesn't make a difference. He's still gorgeous! :shower
Jules
I don't care if he really is gay, he's still #$%@&@% :hot2 and he will forever get my motor running!
I agree! It doesn't make a difference. He's still gorgeous! :shower
Jules
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: mournful on September 26, 2008, 01:55:17 AM
I know, I haven't posted for a while, but with the recent news, I just wanted to congratulate Clay on his move to come out.
It may have shocked many fans, but I was just slightly surprised, yet content that he made the decision to break his silence and tell the truth.
Now I know nothing about being a born-again Christian or believing in God at all, as I don't, but I think those people who struggle with the fact that he's a born-again Christian AND gay should keep in mind, in the year 2008 - anything is possible and like I said, I know nothing about that, but I would think that God would want people to be happy. And I can only imagine the torture Clay has endured throughout all these years, not being able to come clear with his feelings in public. Look at him now though, that sparkle in his eye when he talks about Parker, the smile on his face knowing the weight of the world is off his shoulders, that must be a hell of a good feeling.
I have homo- and bisexual friends and I love them dearly, their sexual orientation doesn't change my opinion of them as a person. Just keep in mind that this won't change anything Clay did, all the smiles he put on our faces or the countless hours he spent devoting time for those in need. He's still a great person and will always be, no matter what.
And from a female standpoint, a gay man is the best friend a woman can have, I'm not kidding.
But the response has been great so far, so I'll close this by wishing Clay, Parker and Jaymes all the happiness in the world!
- Drea
It may have shocked many fans, but I was just slightly surprised, yet content that he made the decision to break his silence and tell the truth.
Now I know nothing about being a born-again Christian or believing in God at all, as I don't, but I think those people who struggle with the fact that he's a born-again Christian AND gay should keep in mind, in the year 2008 - anything is possible and like I said, I know nothing about that, but I would think that God would want people to be happy. And I can only imagine the torture Clay has endured throughout all these years, not being able to come clear with his feelings in public. Look at him now though, that sparkle in his eye when he talks about Parker, the smile on his face knowing the weight of the world is off his shoulders, that must be a hell of a good feeling.
I have homo- and bisexual friends and I love them dearly, their sexual orientation doesn't change my opinion of them as a person. Just keep in mind that this won't change anything Clay did, all the smiles he put on our faces or the countless hours he spent devoting time for those in need. He's still a great person and will always be, no matter what.
And from a female standpoint, a gay man is the best friend a woman can have, I'm not kidding.
But the response has been great so far, so I'll close this by wishing Clay, Parker and Jaymes all the happiness in the world!
- Drea
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: karencheyne on September 28, 2008, 04:47:40 PM
Am really impressed that everyone here is being so supportive and positive for Clay. Awesome. :hugg I'm sure the support of his fans will make it a lot easier for Clay, his mom, his grandmother and close friends to feel more comfortable when they all meet each other in various venues, albeit Spamalot, concerts or in TV studios wherever Clay is scheduled to appear. :ghug Parker is sooooo adorable and :thud :thud..so is his dad...
kfc
kfc
Title: Re: Clay on cover of People
Post by: claynadian on January 22, 2009, 09:25:09 AM
i'm so happy that he has finally come out of the closet. Ive believed he was gay for a very long time but no one wanted to hear about it. so i'm so veryrelieved that so many people are responding so positively to it. besides his sexuallity means very little in the way of our mania.
we couldn't have him in the first place. and will we still oggle him? yes. so wut has changed? NOTHING :bigsmile
we couldn't have him in the first place. and will we still oggle him? yes. so wut has changed? NOTHING :bigsmile