CM Clay Discussion 25 :: On His Own Terms... (All Members Welcome!)

[Pamela]

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[aikenseeker]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Am I firstest?

LOL!

[WilsonClaymate]

HEY PAMELA AND CLANDY


Thanks for our new meeting place

[Marilyn]

OMIGAWD!! FIRST PAGE!!!

I am so very proud of what Clay is doing with his life- taking care of the things that matter. I definitely think that the thread title is appropriate.

And Gwenn- your friend is wise-I totally agree with her!!

[aikenseeker]

marilyn!

 

[mimi]

Have any of you seen the new pictures of the cast of Spamalot..The new King,  Patsy and TLOTL....  it just looks strange...I wonder how the ticket sales have been since the new cast members have joined?

I like the new title : On His Own Terms   That would make a catchy new song title.

[GWENN]

I LIKE THE THREAD TITLE ALSO.  I AM GONNA RELAY TO MY DEAR FRIEND ALL OF THE GOOD WORDS.  I LOVE HER LIKE A SISTER AND THAT SHE IS UNDERSTANDING CLAY BETTER THAN MANY OF US IS MIND BOGGLING.

I DON'T THINK I WANT TO SEE THE NEW SPAMAOT CAST.  IT WOULD SEEM ODD TO ME.  THAT SHOW WILL FOREVER BE CLAY'S SHOW.  HIS PREMIER ON BROADWAY.  I HOPE HE GOES BACK.  I THINK HE WILL.

GWENN

[claydevotee]

HIS PREMIER ON BROADWAY.  I HOPE HE GOES BACK.  I THINK HE WILL.

GWENN, I hope so, too.   Methinks sooner or later he's going to be back on Broadway originating a role in a new musical produced by Mike Nichols.  I'm holding on tight to that hope!!!

I like the new title : On His Own Terms   That would make a catchy new song title.

MIMI, I'd like to take that a step further and suggest they make that the title of Clay's next CD! Then SUNNY will be given a huge check for coming up with the title which she will, of course, spend on buying all of us front row seats on the next tour.!!! 

Well, I'm off for the night.  It's great to have a new CM Session courtesy of our wonderful MS PAMELA.    Let's make this the best ever!!!! 

 

[mimi]

I'm off       too.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

[franniek54]

It had occured to me before, that this choice (IIT) might have appealed to Clay on some level BECAUSE it was so daring.

He doesn't seem to like it that fans think they know him, and he likes to shock and surprise.

I think he's got a little bit of Madonna in him.

[clayharmony]

It had occured to me before, that this choice (IIT) might have appealed to Clay on some level BECAUSE it was so daring.

He doesn't seem to like it that fans think they know him, and he likes to shock and surprise.

I think he's got a little bit of Madonna in him.

Good one, franniek54! 

[Tiffany]

Hello fine ladies of CM. Sorry to interupt but delurking to comment.

Frannie-I agree with you that Clay and Madonna have some things in common. People seemed to be more interested in her personal life more then her music too. Same with Clay sadly. And ofcourse they changed their hair more then anyone else.

Take care and love to all and Clay.

[LadyC]

He doesn't seem to like it that fans think they know him, and he likes to shock and surprise.

I think he's got a little bit of Madonna in him.

Okay then ...

But if he comes out on stage somewhere in a metal bra, I'm outta here!   

[LadyC]

Regarding this...

BEEDAWN wrote:
Just got a e-mail from UNICEF re: that CNN Special on 7/6/08

Quote:
As a UNICEF supporter you've shown that you want to be a close partner in the global fight to save children's lives. That means you won't want to miss a remarkable program airing on CNN on Sunday, July 6 at 8 and 11 pm (ET).

"The Survival Project: One Child at a Time" is an hour-long special that explores why, each day, more than 26,000 children die from preventable causes, and how we at UNICEF are doing whatever it takes to save young lives.

CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, will host the program and UNICEF Ambassador Lucy Liu will participate in a panel discussion on the issues. There will also be a special announcement of the newest celebrity Ambassador to join our ranks.

Tune in to this historic broadcast and then visit unicefusa.org to reaffirm your commitment to the fight for child survival.

Thanks—as always—for your dedication to the world's children.

Very, very cool!  I think the newest celeb ambassador is Edward James Olmos.  From his site:  

He is an activist for children's causes and Latino charities.
He's an ambassador for UNICEF.

Don't know if he's the new one, or if that's old news.  Either way, two of my favorite guys showing the love for sweet, innocent children.  Gotta love it.

[corbet]

  Lady C,
             You never know what he might do next. He likes to keep us on our toes and we keep
        coming back for more. My life would be awfully dull without him!!!!
                                           
                                                    Betty

[corbet]

   
 Tiffany,
                   How nice to hear from you, I miss you. Don"t stay away too long.
                         Love, love Clay, today and every day.
                 
                                                                    Betty

[Sundancer]

I like the new title : On His Own Terms   That would make a catchy new song title.

MIMI, I'd like to take that a step further and suggest they make that the title of Clay's next CD! Then SUNNY will be given a huge check for coming up with the title which she will, of course, spend on buying all of us front row seats on the next tour.!!! 

'Sounds like a plan!

[wisconsinmaniac]

The thread title is so very appropriate. It is my feeling that Clay has always attempted to handle things on his own terms, but many fans felt that they had a right to judge Clay if "his terms" and "their terms" were not in sync.  It seems that Clay now has firmly established the fact that he will conduct his life "on his own terms".   I sure can live with that!   His terms may not always make the most sense to many of us. . . but he is calling the shots.

I can hardly wait to find out what his next move will be.

[GWENN]

The thread title is so very appropriate. It is my feeling that Clay has always attempted to handle things on his own terms, but many fans felt that they had a right to judge Clay if "his terms" and "their terms" were not in sync.  It seems that Clay now has firmly established the fact that he will conduct his life "on his own terms".   I sure can live with that!   His terms may not always make the most sense to many of us. . . but he is calling the shots.

I can hardly what to find out what his next move will be.

PERFECTLY SAID, BARB.  IT IS HIS LIFE.  HE NEVER LIVED INSIDE THE BOX AND HE SURE ISN'T GONNA NOW.  HIS LOOK HAS CHANGED, THANK GOD, BUT HE IS STILL THAT KID FROM RALEIGH.  I SAID TO MANY THAT HE MUST HAVE BEEN A MESS TO RAISE AND TO TEACH.  HE STILL AIN'T EASY.  BUT HE IS SUCH A GOOD PERSON.

WHERE ARE THOSE SOMALIA PIX FOR HEAVEN SAKE??????

GWENN

[claydevotee]

He doesn't seem to like it that fans think they know him, and he likes to shock and surprise.

I think he's got a little bit of Madonna in him.

FRANNIE, yikes you're right! Very interesting comparison.  And sometimes, just like Madonna, I  think he enjoys playing us like a violin.  I remember an incident at Musikfest several years ago.  MARION and I were walking around the venue before the concert, and suddenly she pointed out Clay  sitting in some little building with his feet up. (Do you remember that, MARION--sometimes I get mixed up on details.    ?) When he saw us and our "girly" reaction, he just started laughing (probably at us).  You know, I think he's got our number.  He teases us and then laughs at us when we come back for more.  Normally I wouldn't put up with that, but I do with Clay because for me it's all in fun!

  KRIS, it's always good to "see" you!     Hope you are enjoying better health these days!

But if he comes out on stage somewhere in a metal bra, I'm outta here!   

  

Hope everybody has a great day.  We're taking P to  O'Hare (airport) this afternoon.  I'll miss him, but happily he'll be back on Thursday!!!!