Title: Anyone Read Clay Aiken's Memoir?
pilatesmom - June 26, 2006 11:28 PM (GMT)
I just finished it. I was not a fan of his before. But I am impressed with his wisdom and experiences.
Definately an old soul! And he truly deserves his success.
oosh - June 27, 2006 12:59 AM (GMT)
Simon once said Clay was the smartest contestant they ever had and probably would ever have. No. I haven't read his book. But I rooted for him.
pilatesmom - June 27, 2006 01:05 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (oosh @ Jun 26 2006, 07:59 PM) |
| Simon once said Clay was the smartest contestant they ever had and probably would ever have. No. I haven't read his book. But I rooted for him. |
Highly recommend it. He went through some serious stuff as a kid.
When he was 3, his mother took him and a few belongings and left his birth father.
He was teased in school. But he overcame it all. I admire Clay so much more now.
We should think of names for E's memoir!
:newhere:
tufntender - June 27, 2006 06:53 PM (GMT)
I didn't read it, not much of a Clay fan, sure he can sing well, but I never would buy any of his CD's,..just not my cup of tea.
but I may check out his book now
sweetsarahhh - June 27, 2006 10:18 PM (GMT)
I need to get his book and read it! I love Clay. :wub:
Sk8888 - July 1, 2006 05:01 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (sweetsarahhh @ Jun 27 2006, 03:18 PM) |
| I need to get his book and read it! I love Clay. :wub: |
I received Clay's book as a gift....and I let it sit for months.
When I finally read it, I was all the more impressed with him as a person.
He sees his music as a vehicle to raise money and awareness about autism...
Clay was just a few college credits away from earning his degree in Special Education before he went on AI2. If I recall, he was strongly encouraged to try out for AI by the family of an autistic child that Clay was working with.
I sense that our Elliott will tear a page from Clay's "playbook" to perhaps start a foundation or two for causes he wants to raise money and awareness for.
Sk8888
SoulMusicRocks - July 11, 2006 03:39 PM (GMT)
I might read this now. When artists write memoirs they are usually very enthralling and reveal a great deal of personal obstacles unknown to the public. I definitely will go get this book. I love reading about people.
ECrazy3 - August 8, 2006 04:50 PM (GMT)
I've read his book twice. I personally love it. But, I am also a big Clay fan, so I think that might make me like it a little more than I would was I not.
But still, in my opinion, it is very good.
Merry Brandybuck - August 13, 2006 05:09 AM (GMT)
I've never actually read it, but I hear it's really good. Maybe I will someday!
ElliottisTrueBlue - August 13, 2006 05:50 PM (GMT)
Never read it, but I love Clay a ton! :wub:
I think I should :P
ECrazy3 - August 14, 2006 06:38 PM (GMT)
If you love Clay, you definitely should. Any Clay fan would just love it, partially because it's his story, but also because it's got quite a bit of his humor in it.