Clay mention in NY Press

SIGNED, "CLAY AIKEN'S MOM"



Wow! Eyes are finally beginning to open. I am referring to your article "The Blame Game" about Ashlee Simpson and her so-called SNL performance ("The Page Formerly Known as Page Two," 10/27). How stupid do they think the listening public is, anyway? I, for one, am getting sick and tired of these fake no-talent people raking in the dough for what amounts to plain crap.



It is time to really uphold those that do and can sing their ever-loving lungs out and do not resort to soundtracks or fakery. The person and phenomenal talent of whom I speak is none other than Clay Aiken. His concerts have been selling out, and he is just a remarkable singer that can sing any song out there. Lord, people would be satisfied hearing Mr. Thudmuffin sing the phone book or the alphabet!



Clay Aiken is unlike anyone else in the music biz because he is real, and not ashamed to admit a truth if he forgot the lyrics or messed up. That makes him all the more endearing to his audience. He is human!



I caught a glimpse of Simpson trying to save one of her two faces, as she first blamed the band, then said she had "acid reflux." That was flippin' hilarious.



It is time we recognized good honest talent for once! Bring it on, Clay baby! You rock!



Joanne Savard, Victoria, British Columbia