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My GOD, that man has a shitload of hair! Sheesh....it looks so thick and lush and thick and lush....and...thick.

How cute is THAT commercial!!!! I can't wait until February!!!!!!

If you don't expect anything, you are never disappointed. I met Clay during the NAT, I think....it was hotter than hell in Clay County, IA, I do remember that. It was still the "line up, do not touch, have one thing to sign, put your cameras here, smile"...type of meet and greet. I would give my last kidney (heh!) to have a meet and greet like they are doing them now. As miserable as the heat was, I will never forget standing there thinking.."WTF, he's got his khaki shorts and his green/yellow striped polo on and it looks like he just got out of bed!" (takes a minute....) Anyway...I still have that picture up in my office...he was no more CLAY AIKEN!!!1!!1! than I was...he was Clayton Aiken. There is a huge difference. Huge. 20 min. later CLAY AIKEN!!!!1!!1! came on the stage, I looked at my friend and said "that is NOT the same man I just met". I think the way the meet and greets are held, now, people are getting Clayton Aiken all the time....maybe Clayton isn't as "perfect" as CLAY AIKEN!!!1!!1! I kinda like both of them...*shrug*

Thanks....I'd really appreciate it!

Do you think they'll have those Spamalot cards at the show? I would really like one but won't be at any shows to pick one up...I will be at Spamalot, though.

I saw Carol Channing in "Hello, Dolly" and the audience cheered every single time she came on stage. She finally stopped the show and said "if you don't quit doing that, we will be here forever". Another time I saw Richard Harris in "Camelot". He mucked up his lines, turned to the audience and said "aint live theater grand?"

As much as I want that to happen, I am not going to hold my breath.

Take two dangling participles and call me in the morning!

Perhaps the "intensity" of Clay's fans would have waned without clack....and maybe that's not such a bad thing. Sometimes the intensity I see in this fandom makes me want to run the other direction. It has nothing to do with Clay, though, so I would always seek out info. on him and buy his products. I purchase music that I like....I don't have a need to follow every move of every person's music because I like them. I don't think I'm addicted to Clay as much as I am addicted to the internet.

I am not a clack addict so this will be no different than not watching any thing else. I've watched more than 5 pieces of clack but far less than most. It isn't an addiction for me. Personally, the taking of video at Spamalot has nothing to do with Clay and everything to do with my respect for the institution that is Broadway. I have been to enough shows to know that it is not the same as a concert....and I don't believe it was ever intended to be the same. Going to the theater (be it Broadway or touring companies) is a chance to step out of the real world and into a story. It is, by nature, a suspension of reality. What's interesting about Spamalot is that it doesn't rely on "sets" to set the mood...very simple sets...but the mood is still set and it isn't a concert mood. It is different. I have no control over what others do...I can only express my opinion on how I feel about it. I am quite sure nothing I say will change anyone's mind.

This ^^^ is offensive to me. I don't "lap" up anything, thank you. I don't agree with your view of taking clack of Spamalot..how about we leave it at that and not start throwing words like "hypocritical" around, hmmm? It certainly doesn't make having a conversation very productive.

No one is waiting in the wings to attempt to discredit David Hyde Pierce and I'm not talking about just the "haters". David Hyde Pierce was a known entity on Broadway and tv. Clay doesn't have that benefit. Clay will have to prove himself on Broadway because we all know his detractors will take any and all opportunities to make sure it doesn't go easy for him.

Exactly. Clay will take the brunt of it and that is a huge fear for me. I know I can't do a thing to stop it but I still worry about what happens to him when/if the clack is there. He will definitely be the headline....no doubt in my mind.

Oh, no! jj! Fringe? You mean like the Faye Parker ottoman fringe? No, No, No!!!! Fringe as in Clay Bangs! Heh...get it....Clay....bangs...if only it were me!

I agree with everything you posted. I think that's why I questioned why we have to preface our posts. It has seemed, to me, that all opinions are accepted. Since there have been stones thrown in past history, I can only assume that the feeling there is that stones may be thrown this time. Perhaps it is intended to be humorous and I'm just missing it. If that's the case, my apologies. I spent a good portion of the first part of my fandom being goofy, silly, and just all about the fun. I found out, quickly, that this was a serious business and got slapped pretty hard for not taking it seriously. It was then that I realized that I really didn't get the whole message board concept. I thought it was supposed to be fun and it stopped being fun. That's why I'm very happy I found this board. It has made my board experience fun again. My life is stressful enough without the added angst of the crap that no one can control. So, thanks for having me, even though I'm more of an observer...I like what I see.

toots, I really wasn't addressing CG's post but posts in general. I just find it kind of sad that we have to preface things and hope that we won't get beat down for our opinion, ya know? It doesn't make a bit of sense to me, I guess. I didn't feel anything personal in CG's posts. I don't have to agree with everyone but I sure am not going to smack them around for feeling differently than I.

Anyone who knows me knows how far away I am from a "towing-the-party-line" kind of gal. Not my style at all. However, I also am not one who invests a lot of energy into trying to convince someone to think the same way I do. It's virtually impossible and only leads to power struggles which no one wins. I read the negative along with the positive. I question both at times. This board has really shown me how on the fringe I am with my fandom. I'm more of an observer than a participant. Perhaps that's kept me from getting wrapped up in the politics of the fans...dunno. Think I'll stay on the fringe.

Color me crazy but I'm not sure why we have to justify our opinions to others. It's my opinion...nobody has to feel the same way as I do so why do we preface things with "I hope no one throws stones"? I don't share the critic's opinion but I don't feel the need to justify his right to say whatever he wants 'cause it's his opinion...just an opinion. His words don't hold any more weight than anyone's. My feelings and thoughts are mine and I'm happy as hell to allow others to own theirs so why do we have to justify them? I'm not a prolific poster, never have been, never will be, so perhaps there is a history here that I'm not aware exists. I've just never understood the need to defend my opinion or to "throw stones" at someone whose opinion differs from mine.

If they are handing out those pamphlets at the rest of the venues, would it be possible for someone to pick up one for me? I'd really appreciate it!

I will start by saying I have not seen this show and only watched bits and pieces of it...but...I have to think that the staging was definitely thought out and agreed upon. No one really knows what Clay's vision of this show is/was and I can't assume that he liked the "banter heavy" concert of last year better than what he's doing for this one. To be quite honest, I thought he was truly losing control of the show last year and it lost its meaning. I know he had gone through a whole bunch of shit and some of the off the cuff remarks probably eased some frustration and tension but...sometimes I thought he went too far. There is a time and place for giddy, giggling, banter filled with fart jokes...I, personally, don't think it has a place in a Christmas show. IMHO. I am not sure I would consider this a concert as much as I would a show...I think there's a difference. Clay always looks good to me. What amazed me today was how normal he looks with glasses on and how different he looks in the pictures without the glasses.

I've never watched that clack. I am a bad fan.... Link to Philly FCA page with I'm A Man video ENABLER!!! Ok...that was WAY cute.

I've never watched that clack. I am a bad fan....

Well....goodNESS....you guys are amazing. I feel all humble and shit.....my one and only harddrive has zero Clay saved to it. *hangsheadinshame* Yes, I did read that he talked about reworking MCWL at a M and G.

:o That's a LOT of clack. What will you do with it all? I'm being serious...do you burn it to dvd or is it just there, in case you need to go back and look up something?

I can one up you, clayzor, I can't remember the last time I saved a picture of Clay to my computer. I just don't do it....never really did. Same with having an extra hard drive and such....I admire the diligence of the people who save everything but I've never felt the need. It certainly doesn't diminish my enjoyment of all things Clay and I do like looking at the pictures...