Fans Sound Off On Nov. 4 Tacoma News Tribune Article

Claymates sounded off on the Tacoma News Tribune's Nov. 4 article about Clay's Nov. 6 concert in Seattle.

Clay Aiken fan finds him her cup of special tea
ANN WILLIAMS; Decatur, Texas
Published: November 13th, 2005 02:30 AM
Subject: Clay Aiken

Wait - don't delete - not hate mail. Don't get me wrong - I'm a real fan - but one of the things we love about him is that he knows who he is and learned early that he wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. And that's OK.

Another of the things is that he doesn't know how special he is.

He has God-given talent and faith and mom-instilled values. That, in today's world, is all too rare - especially in those who live under the spotlight.

I'm proud to be a Clay fan and consider us fortunate to have him as a role model. Don't even think those who don't "get" him should be slammed. (Would a prayer for enlightenment be too ugly?)

Have a little laugh and a great day.

Fan sees Clay Aiken review as self-serving, insulting
NANCY ROSEEN; Rhode Island
Published: November 13th, 2005 02:30 AM

Clay (Aiken)'s fans read all the reviews and articles such as yours (on Nov. 4), but most of us really think like Clay does.

If you choose to insult people to get attention ... go ahead.

But if I had a choice to be like someone, it would be Clay Aiken. He's a fine person, and he doesn't find pleasure or attention by hurting others.

Why would anyone? I guess it all depends on how you want people to think of you.