CM Clay Discussion 27 :: Our Main Clay Discussion Thread (All Members Welcome)

[luluasst]

Just saw GMA interview - we west coasters are the last to see everything!!

Oh it's so good to see goofy, silly, funny, happy Clay. Diane wanted him to be brooding and tormented!

That's our Clay! And I loved him singing to Parker and also talking about not wanting too much specifically for your children because you'll be disappointed. Also that he was concerned that his grandmother's friends would treat her badly when they found out. That's Clay - worried about other people.

Can't wait to see more with Jaymes tomorrow. THAT's the part of the interview I really want to see.

Off to work and smiling. Clay is still Clay!
Shelley

[fhmmany2]

   Good Morning! I am off and running again, so I just brought my OCD post over. For those of you who do not know, Woody (Woodstock) is having gall baldder surgery today:

I was not able to get on site earlier  either - as Woody said - maybe we were down and did not even know it!

I think Clay did well on GMA - I am relieved that Diane did not trash him too much, except for that crack about his "middle aged" female fans - that always makes me so mad!!!!!!!! Clay has fans of all ages - and that is a slap in the face (again) to younger fans.

Woody -   Good Luck with your surgery today - we will be praying for you, and will be waiting to hear from you or a family member.

 

[lorilovesgolf]

Thread title - I vote for:

"there.  you got your answer"  now let's move on.

[claydevotee]

  Good Morning! I am off and running again, so I just brought my OCD post over. For those of you who do not know, Woody (Woodstock) is having gall baldder surgery today:

I was not able to get on site earlier  either - as Woody said - maybe we were down and did not even know it!

I think Clay did well on GMA - I am relieved that Diane did not trash him too much, except for that crack about his "middle aged" female fans - that always makes me so mad!!!!!!!! Clay has fans of all ages - and that is a slap in the face (again) to younger fans.

Woody -   Good Luck with your surgery today - we will be praying for you, and will be waiting to hear from you or a family member.

 

Thanks for bringing this over, FRANKIE.  Thoughts and prayers a successful surgery and quick recovery for our WOODSTOCK DEBBIE!


As to Diane Sawyer's referral to Clay's fans as middle-aged, I'm flattered to be counted among those who are "middle-aged"!!!    These days I'm feeling quite ooollllldddddddd!   (J/K)


EDIT:
Now seriously, I wish all future interviewers of Clay Aiken would be advised ahead of time that Clay's fanbase extends far beyond "middle-aged" ladies.  Maybe this could even be written into the contract for the interview?  I believe that all age groups are represented quite well here on Claymaniacs. 

[GWENN]

IT FELT SO GOOD TO HEAR THAT LAUGH AGAIN.  AND LET'S TALK ABOUT HOW HAPPY HE IS.  HE IS GENUINELY HAPPY.  I AM BEYOND HAPPY FOR HIM AS WELL.

I HOPE THOSE OF YOU STILL UPSET ABOUT THE "LYING " THING NOW UNDERSTAND THAT HE WAS PROTECTING HIS MOM AND GRANDMOM.  I ADMIRE HIM FOR THAT.

JUST LOSE THE GLASSES.  I WANT TO SEE HIS WHOLE FACE.  JUST FOR A LITTLE WHILE.

AND LISTENING TO HIM SING TO PARKER AND WATCHING THE BABY.  OMG.  IT IS JUST THE  MOST BEAUTIFUL THING IN THE WORLD.  A MAN AND HIS CHILD.  SEXY TO ME.  I DON'T CARE IF HE IS GAY.  HE IS STILL SO HOT.

GWENN

[GWENN]

CHECK OUT THIS INTERVIEW WITH JAYMES.  I REALLY LIKE HER.  WHO WOULD HAVE THUNK.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20228644,00.html

GWENN

[Moonshot]

I feel so spoiled with the availability of clack. I went to bed late last night but still set my alarm for 7 am fully intending on getting up to watch GMA. Well, 6:54 came around and I thought "you know, I need sleep more than I need to see GMA, besides there will be clack and I can catch it later". I turned the alarm off, rolled over, and slept

I just got the clack from clackunlimited.com and watched it. I think it went very well. It was good to see Clay so relaxed and happy. I'm glad Diane didn't browbeat Clay about anything and just let him talk and say things the way he wanted.

[clayfannj]

Scroll if you wish..

I am too excited not to share..

Val (my friend's son) was discussed on the red carpet at the emmy's..

Watch UGLY BETTY tonight..


http://www.ew.com/ew/package/0,,20045108_20223651,00.html?bcpid=1767981825&bclid=1764764835&bctid=1809604465

Clay content...

This would be a great show for Clay to do....It is now being shot in NYC...

[Sundancer]

I wonder how many others are going to come forward to say they helped or talked to Clay about his decision.

"Hey look everybody! It's the Bandwagon! It's rolling along pretty good, let's jump on board!"

Yeah, he looks like a bandwagon-jumper.

[ClayHeart]

I turned on my TV just when the interview started.  I was surprised because I didn't think it would be on until the second hour!!  I thought it went well.  He seemed confident even though there was some nervous laughter a few times.  I was reading on another board and someone thought he was being glib when he mentioned being a gay man at the very beginning of the interview.  I don't think he was being glib, I just think he didn't want to come across as apologetic or ashamed of who he is.  I hope everyone can truly understand that he wasn't trying to be deceitful by not telling his fans before this.  He obviously was taking his family into consideration, and was probably dealing with a lot of emotional stuff on his own.  I'm so glad that most of us are still here and being supportive of OMC.  He's the same man this week as he was last week, and we've always been proud of the man he is.  Well, back to getting caught up on my housework.  For this I took a day off of work!  

Debbie

[Sundancer]

I hope everyone can truly understand that he wasn't trying to be deceitful by not telling his fans before this.

I think people often understand what they want to understand, and refuse to understand what they don't want to.

But, even beyond understanding is acceptance. Whether or not you can understand why someone does something, you can choose to accept it. Or not. And some of Clay's fans will have to make that choice, and they might come down on the side of "not."

I think the loss will be theirs.

[fhmmany2]

This is probably old news to everyone else (I miss a lot!) but I just watched the E! News from last night - I had recorded it. And who was interviewed outside of the Schubert Theatre? MARILYN!!!!  I know somebody famous! 

And I thought Clay handled Diane very well this morning - better than any of their previous interviews. She may consider herself a friend, but she is a reporter first - you have to watch her!

[wvclayfan]

Thread title - I vote for:

"there.  you got your answer"  now let's move on.

Can I second this?

Really like that interview with Jaymes! Thanks, Gwenn.

[luluasst]

Thread title - I vote for:

"there.  you got your answer"  now let's move on.

Can I second this?

Really like that interview with Jaymes! Thanks, Gwenn.

YES THAT'S A GREAT THREAD TITLE!!

Gwenn! I knew you'd come around regarding Jaymes 
We get more of her tomorrow on GMA too.....Can you imagine being in her shoes???
Shelley

[Marilyn]

Jaymes has been posting responses to fans on the OFC. Just quoting and making short answers BUT- very insightful for just a few words. I admire her more each day.

Have to run!!

And I was edited- ask Gwenn (thank goodness for some things I said not coming through) But for some reason they didnt post what I said about tabloids!! 

And for some reason they did not interview Gwenn- but they sure got to hear her opinion 

I LOVE YOU GWENN!!!

[ClayHeart]

I hope everyone can truly understand that he wasn't trying to be deceitful by not telling his fans before this.

I think people often understand what they want to understand, and refuse to understand what they don't want to.

But, even beyond understanding is acceptance. Whether or not you can understand why someone does something, you can choose to accept it. Or not. And some of Clay's fans will have to make that choice, and they might come down on the side of "not."

I think the loss will be theirs.

Well said.  I really believe the old adage that you can't really judge someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes.  I have two gay cousins (one of each gender) and from the time they were young adults or even in their teens I thought they might be gay before I found out for sure.  One even got married to look "acceptable" and that ended in divorce after his wife found out he had been chatting on some gay sites.  I don't feel it was their choice to be gay; for whatever reasons, they just were.  Clay waited until now to let the world know, and he said he made his decision after Parker was born.  I'm still a fan, and I still hope to see him in Spamalot this time around!!  Back to my cleaning .... again.  I keep stopping back here!!

Debbie

[mcraig2]

Thread title - I vote for:

"there.  you got your answer"  now let's move on.

NO NO NO NO NO!  We still don't know his favorite color!   

[Sundancer]

Thread title - I vote for:

"there.  you got your answer"  now let's move on.

NO NO NO NO NO!  We still don't know his favorite color!   

    

[claydevotee]

Thread title - I vote for:

"there.  you got your answer"  now let's move on.

NO NO NO NO NO!  We still don't know his favorite color!   

      How could we leave out such an important detail?  And BTW, welcome to the Critical Mass, mccraig!  

OK, so we have two excellent suggestions for the new title:

MAINER: "Clay on his way" 
                           OR
LORILOVESGOLF:  "There, you got your answer"!

Here is my contribution:  "Taking Our Fandom to the Next Level"   

OKAY, back to yard work.   

[lovinclay]

I really liked that interview with Jaymes.  I may just start to feel differently about her.  But, whatever my feelings, she obviously loves Clay very deeply, as he her.  I can appreciate that, and I'm glad they have each other to lean on.  (Of course, he could have leaned on me.....I have much bigger shoulders). 

I enjoyed the GMA interview for the most part.  I'm looking forward to part 2 tomorrow.  I loved the People Magazine article, and can't wait to pick up a copy this weekend. 

Marilyn, on what thread at the OFC is Jaymes posting?