Great Clay Appearance On Jimmy Kimmel Live

We've been looking forward to the Jimmy Kimmel Show for weeks. There's just a great vibe going between Clay and Jimmy. Clay's his "best friend", says Jimmy on tonight's show! Well, they come across as great friends on the show anyway. And tonight was no exception. What a wonderful show and Clay could not have sung "1000 Days" any better!

Jimmy came on with his opening monologue, and what an opening it was! Almost half of it was dedicated to all the "Claymates" everywhere. Jimmy may think we are a wild and crazy bunch, but he loves us! He said that no other guests have ever received such a reaction from fans and called the Claymates "hardcore fans" totaling 17 billion worldwide. I loved the part where Jimmy, decked out in his Clay t-shirt and his "My Heart is Aiken" sign, was jumping around in the line at Virgin Super Store. Clay didn't seem to be too comfortable with this fan. I loved that look on his face, like "Uh, would someone please cart this guy off!"

Jimmy's introduction of Clay was great. He mentioned Clay's new CD and held it up and said that Clay has "a large and powerful army of fanatically loyal fans"! You just gotta love Jimmy and his teasing! And speaking of fans, the fans in the audience were great. Clapping and cheering for everything said about Clay...giving him mega doses of love when he came out. Jimmy asked Clay if he thought the fans would kill for him if he asked them too. The fans all cheered, and Clay said no, but they would beat someone up for him (more cheers from the fans!).

Clay looked great in his dark jacket, shirt, tie, and blue jeans. When Jimmy asked him if he was ever scared of his fans, Clay reminded him of this one that was "in line that freaked me out"!

And I was so thrilled when Jimmy brought up Clay's appointment by President Bush to the Committee For Individuals With Learning Disabilities. Since it was U.N. Day in New York when Clay was there and he was held up by the President's motorcade, Clay said that would be the first item of business he would bring up!! Not only did Jimmy bring this great honor up, but he brought up the fact that Clay's CD was possibly beating Justin's in sales. Even if Clay doesn't "pull into the lead", the fact that Jimmy brought that up was great P.R. for Clay!

A funny part of the show was when they showed two fans, Mary and Phoebe, getting Clay to sign their backs so they could get his name tatooed on their back. The look on Clay's face when they cut back to him after showing these ladies was priceless! They came up on stage and showed the tatoos to Clay and got big hugs in return. Lucky ladies! Then, Clay showed Jimmy his "tatoo" of Jimmy on his leg. Those two tease each other like they are best friends. They are great a great comedy duo!

Last but not least, Clay sang "1000 Days" and signed off the show with "Invisible". He sounded great and the huge crowd of Clay fans were loving it.

This, in my opinion, was probably the best show Clay has been on. A mention of his Presidential appointment, a mention of his CD sales as well as showing the CD several times, and lots of snarky humor. Perfection, perfection!
Thanks Jimmy...you are a loyal friend and true.

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