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Clay's segment is over.... Several mentions about the album, which is nice. Now, you gotta remember that he was making Blue Crusted Bass with Blueberry Sauce while talking to her, but to me, that's what made it so damn charming. The man is NOT a cook, so he was learning from her. OTOH, it was decided that Paula definitely has the bigger accent that Clay. LOL Gay or not, the man still makes me laugh like a schoolgirl. I love him.

Paula's Party report so far: He's adorable, as usual. Yes, Paula is mostly "Idol" focuses, but that's OK by me. She's charming with him, he's charming with her. I missed seeing him on my TV like this. Oh, and they have mentioned Spamalot, and shown two pictures!

:F_05BL17blowkiss: jmh! I was hoping someone had your cell phone number to call you....guess not. But in a way, I'm sure it had to be interesting to learn the news via seeing the People magazine cover first. I'm guessing you've not seen the two GMA clips yet. You're in for a treat, IMO.

As someone who follows the media and some entertainment sites for fun (yes, it can be done!), I have to sadly say that this is simply a pattern. TMZ has sources out the wazoo, I think, and after read that article about them, I think I simply figured out that they do tend to be right a good portion of the time. Do I like their sleazy methods for getting their information? Oh hell no. But it doesn't change their batting average. As far as those other initials go...I still hate him with the passion of a thousand suns. Why? Because he doesn't allow anyone to self-identify. In my case, I just find it easy to let him go. He's really not part of my world. It seems to me that many people who are having a hard time with everything from this past week are ones who have had particularly brutal experiences with co-workers and family members. Not all, of course. I think the answer for this one really doesn't change for me after the news this week -- these people would have given me a hard time ANYWAY, and so, I'll still answer with the "he doesn't sing with his dick, why should it bother me?" I might add now "Why does it matter if I find a gay guy hawt to you?" *shrug* Ah yes, the emotional versus rational. I've seen a lot of this in the past few days. In my mind, there is a nice little section in the middle there...the emo-rational area. IMO...the gut always seems to speak first, but then my brain kicks in and starts to wonder about things. Finding a balance between the two is difficult. I think my answer to this one can be applied to most of the questions above too – be confident in yourself. Be secure in yourself. Realize that not everyone is going to agree with you. Realize that some will see you in a new light – good or bad (that’s THEIR choice, not yours, BTW). This question takes me back to 00lsee’s posts, with her struggle with her church. As a Christian, in many ways, it tore me apart to read it, but in the end, I support her 100% in what she did. Also, it’s like what Clay said in that interview yesterday, one that was making me pump my fist in the air, regarding the stereotypes of Christians. Yes, there are some that aren’t very tolerant at all, but I’d like to think that I’m one that supports and loves ALL people. OK, except for maybe PH. *g* Anyway, I think if someone is secure in their beliefs, they will be fine with this in the end. Scarlett, can you reword this question? I’m having trouble wrapping my mind around it. Will these answers help? Honestly, I doubt it. I think it is getting to the point where people are getting weary after a long week, and emotions are getting frayed. I stepped back fairly early in this whole week, partially because I knew it would be better for me mentally. I just want to say that I do feel for those who aren’t quite “there” yet. Hugs all around.

While I agree wholeheartedly with cindilu, I see there is a line forming for marriage. Therefore, I've decided to marry Gibby for this: So much freakin' word. I can easily forgive him for this, because so many have forgiven me! I also think that I do forgive him because I don't believe I've thrown 5 years away at all -- he was still wildly entertaining to me at all those shows I attended, during the TV appearances, during Spamalot. He's given my life a rich new component, one of entertainment and joy. He's also given me the ability to learn so much about this world through him, the people around him, and the fans on message boards. Yes, that learning involves some ugly as well as good, but it's all learning.

Couple of things here...first of all, this is simply the topic du jour of the moment. I mean, it's Clay's COVER story on People magazine. The big story on GMA for two days. It's simply what people are going to talk about for a while. Also...many boards really frowned on this whole topic. Not, of course, that it is really any of our business, but it is kind of freeing to me to be able to speak about this. And I personally love to talk about how cuuuuuuuuuute both Clay AND Parker are. Having said that...how about instead of saying "I wish we could talk about this," saying "wasn't it great to hear Clay's voice again today singing?" Or "remember that time when he sang this, or looked like this?" Suggesting a topic is easy; it just depends on if the board wants to pick up on it. Some will, some won't.

Bookwhore, that was beautiful....and so very true. :F_05BL17blowkiss:

I think for me, the key is simply one word. Forgiveness. In my mind, he may have lied, but I also believe in forgiving him for that. It may be hard to forget the initial "lie" (in quotes because I'm not totally sold on his lying, but that's getting into semantics I think), but I care enough about Clay that I forgive him. I'm in total love with GMA today. Clay looks to be an amazing father, and yet, he's snarky with his son already. "You'll be fat like your daddy." BWAH! And I also love the way Clay and Jaymes seem to be snarky with each other. They seem to be a good match for each other. "Baby Mine" is my new favorite song.

Not a lot of time here. I've got a LOT to talk about, but I've got one quick thought here... I thought the most relevant part of the interview yesterday was this one quote from Clay: "don't dream too specific." In his case, he was talking about Parker, but my mind immediately went to the fandom, and the expectations that some had placed on him, whether about his private life or his career. Those that have had very specific ideas about his career (especially RCA) have probably had them blown out of the water somewhat just by the fact that he's still WITH RCA. This new news in the past few days changed the perceptions by more than a few about their dreams for his personal life. That one really hit me like a ton of bricks, because I've always thought that to be rather true of my life, not just Clay's. Sadly, got to run again. MUAH to all of you....

Scarlett, check your email. *g* MUAH to annabear!

Parker's Mom said about Clay: Thank you Jaymes. Simply thank you. This makes my heart so very glad. I've read that the segment has already shown up on the East Coast feed of GMA. Did ANYONE here see it?!?!? Pweeze?!??!?! Gibby, I'm thinking that maybe the ABC News website will have the clip up for streaming. I hope so, anyway. CG, we've talked about this before...I am a Christian, and yet, I just can't feel it's my job to be judge (and JURY) toward anyone. I think that's the main problem, really -- I believe that everyone of us makes judgment calls about people we know, it's human nature IMO. But becoming judge and jury is NOT MY JOB. In my mind, that's God job, and since I don't know what God has up His sleeve (just like I've never know what Clay has up his sleeve *g*), I try my best to no make those kinds of decisions. I know people do things like that though, and I don't like it that it happens in the name of Christianity. The only "job" I have in this regard is to love ALL people. Ansa, good luck on your test tomorrow! I've got another busy day ahead of me -- three library orientations, plus a goodbye party for one of my coworkers. If I make it to the weekend, I'm good.

I'm not managing to pull all the media articles on the subject (will probably catch up later tonight), because there is a plethora of them. (People alone has done 5, I believe). However, this one is interesting to me, especially the last line... etonline.com David Foster on Clay Aiken's Family Life

This Clayboard thread has a download of ET for tonight. Good luck getting to it though...it took me a few tries.... There's also a pretty screen cap. Sigh.

abcnews.com After Birth of His Son, Aiken Says It's Time to 'Let the Guard Down' There's a video preview of the interview if you click on the link.

abcnews.com After Birth of His Son, Aiken Says It's Time to 'Let the Guard Down' There's a video preview of the interview if you click on the link. Schmoopie. That's all I can feel.

Jenna, I'm so very glad to see you back posting. I've gotten whiplash from nodding in agreement with all your posts. In rereading the article...AGAIN...I had to laugh at his comment about "When Parker is doing well, I'm happy; when he's screaming, I question it!" I'm sure many a parent (and granted, I'm not one) can identify with that. I also really liked his "I've got one man in my life right now, and he's crying and needs formula!" Again, only a parent (I think) can understand his devotion to Parker. Finally...and this one really isn't funny...but somehow, I can just hear Brett's reaction to his brother's admission. "Is that it?" Here Clay is, bawling his eyes out, potentially scared about Brett's reaction to this news...and it's like "yeah, whatever, let's go get a cheeseburger." For some reason, that just rings so very true to me. I'm still in love. Will there be someone tomorrow that will be able to upload the GMA piece to a site that allows us poor fools who can't get sick tomorrow to watch the clip? Much appreciated in advance!

I think this one is my new favorite picture of the moment. Love the emotion in Clay's face... I know in many ways I shouldn't be doing this...but it's hard to not listen to the album OMWH without considering this news. Case in point: OMWH hasn't left my CD player in my car since I got it in May. I generally have time for one song between home and work (I live REALLY close to my job). The song that came up this morning was WOTW. To think, that he really was having to live with the weight of the world for this time...I started bawling like a baby. I'm fascinated by everything that is going on in the fandom at the moment, and I'm definitely still fascinated by Clay.

Just checking my new avatar... *sigh*

FromClaygary, I posted the text earlier. It's also in the Fast Forward News section now -- it's the one piece of publicity (so far) that I've put in there. claytonic, there are TONS of radio stations that stream here in the US. The problem may be if you are "allowed" to get to them via Australia. It would probably be good to know what kind of music you want to hear -- top 40, easy listening, R&B, etc. Radio stations are sooooooo divided like that, it's not funny. Oh man. Those scans. Amazing. The pictures are amazing, the article is amazing. He's definitely a keeper.

people.com Clay Aiken: I'm a Gay Dad

people.com Clay Aiken: I'm a Gay Dad

Cotton said: That's beautiful, and so very true. Maybe a thread title? I won't leave. Period. End of sentence. Has anyone contacted liney? jmh? Has anyone heard from cindilu about last night?

{{{{laljeterfan}}}} Yes, I'm up. What of it? Actually, I need to be up in an hour and a half anyway...LOL LOVE HIS OFC POST. WARNING: SCHMOOPIE ALERT!!!

Lots of great posts tonight. wandacleo, you are the master of the one liner...thank you. Plus, many hugs to all here this evening. What a bonding evening for each one of us, IMO. I love the support he's getting. I too am a bit sad he couldn't do the stage door this evening. I understand the reasoning, and I understand the paparazzi being there. I just wish those who showed up could have given him a little extra love at the stage door. Damn, I'm not making sense. God, I love him. He makes my heart swell.

This one is quite interesting, and it has a video that I don't remember seeing before... mtv.com Clay Aiken Flashback: We Asked that Question Two Years Ago and It Wasn't Pretty