More Clay, Please

More Clay, please
In response to a recent blurb titled "Feats of Clay" (Oct. 9) regarding RCA recording artist Clay Aiken, I have to say that no, it's not "enough already."

According to many of his fans, Aiken has not been getting the exposure he rightly deserves -- especially in Pittsburgh, where I have heard him on the radio once. Not to mention two out of his three cross-country tours didn't even make a stop in the city!

To whomever decided that the publicity and appearances for Aiken are "enough," I challenge you to attend a concert without coming out of it more respectful of Aiken and his enormous talent. In addition to his voice, his stage presence and his popularity, Aiken refuses to conform to the cookie-cutter pop star by going against his beliefs. All of that is reflected in the way he performs and captures his audience -- which, yes, is mostly female, but there's a large grouping of men who call themselves ClayDawgs and respect and admire Aiken as well. His talent spans the sexes and the generations.

He is truly an "American Idol," and I say the more exposure he gets, the better. Bring it on!

Sarah Reck
Baldwin