BLP #107 :: You Gotta Give Me Something, Honey! (Rated R)

Okay, VIA GETCLAYAIKEN FROM THE SD....

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Linluvsclay wrote:

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Patience, people, patience!! I just walked in the door ten minutes ago!! I'll start first with what is probably going to be on everyone's mind when they read about no stage door. I was there, and it was a longer than usual wait at the door. The wind had died down, so we all thought he would be coming out. Several musicians walked out, but no Clay. Finally a guy in a suit came out (never saw him before when I've been there or in videos) and announced that Clay wasn't feeling well and had already left the building. No one moved--no one was sure if we should believe him or not. I think we were all waiting for Jerome to come out and tell us what was happening. Then Tom came out and was immediately asked about Clay, and he said he hurt his hip and had already left. Several people told him that his comment would be all over the internet soon, and Tom gave kind of a surprised smile and then backtracked a bit and said that he didn't really know much about it; except that Clay was gone. My impression was that if he did know anything, the internet comments made him realize that he better stop talking. Once again, just my opinion. I left after that, so I have no idea if more was said by Tom or by anyone. I can tell you this--if he got hurt during the show, I have no idea when it could have happened. He was dancing, smiling, and having a great time all the way through the curtain call. And I was in the second row, and could really see his expressions, etc. He seemed ok, but we all know that the show always goes on with Clay, no matter what. But I have to say that I didn't see any kind of distress, pain, etc. He was wonderful--high leg kicks, lots and lots of shimmying, very high flip of the tunic at the piano bench and a full view of the tush, and when he fell onto the floor in the dead scene, the tunic flipped up towards his head, so there was that view as well. It didn't seem to go unnoticed by the fans! As I said, he was wonderful. I love the high notes he hits--so dead on and perfect. And I love the shimmy/come to me finger thing that he does--and he did it right in front of me. Talk about a thud moment!!

This was my third time going--first time was his opening night and I sat in the 7th row right orchestra. Second time was 4th row, seat 103. Tonight was 2nd row, second seat from aisle. Got a totally different picture from that seat because I was so ridiculously close. I mean the man was right in front of me!! Just a few feet away!! Don't know how I survived it. I found myself just staring at him when he was onstage; since I'd already seen the show, I didn't feel the need to watch it all. So when he was on, my eyes were on him and only him. I have a thing for his hands--don't know why, but I do. Big time. So I found myself staring at them since they were so close to me--and I was mesmerized by them. He plays with things with them--the helmet strap, his clothes, etc. And when he was "dead", I just kept staring at those hands that I love. My brain was having difficulty processing that yep--those were indeed his hands. I found myself going in and out of the "fog" that envelops you when you are so close to him. Intellectually you know that he's standing right in front of you, but yet you just can't quite grasp it or believe it. Do you know what I mean?

He was awesome. Totally awesome. Lots of little changes since I last saw him on Feb 20th. Lots more confidence when dancing--it's second nature to him now, and he seems to now have motor memory so that he no longer has to think of what he's supposed to be doing, his body just goes on automatic pilot so to speak and the dance moves are effortless. So that gives him a lot of time to do other things--like have more facial expressions that are hilarious, and more body movements like all the extra shimmies and little dance moves. He's constantly moving some part of his body. And moving it quite well!! Chasing the women around the stage was great, and he puts more oomph into it then when he first started the show. Really into it now!

Prince Herbert continues to make me laugh out loud. As does Lancelot when he discovers his inner self and lets it rip when dancing. Clay's guard scene has become a masterpiece. His timing is impeccable, and the laughs from the audience were prolonged. There were a few times when he had to wait to say his next line because the audience was howling. Again, his facial expressions are what makes the scene so memorable.

Not sure what else to say except that I love that man and would see that show every single night if I could afford it. Never again will I be that close to him, never again will I be close enough to see every single nuance, smile, move, and body part as I did tonight. And before I forget, with all the tunic flipping, I did get a very nice view of the thighs of perfection. Several times. That man is toned. And gorgeous. And just plain wonderful.

I HOPE HE'LL BE ABLE TO PERFORM TONIGHT..... sad