Clay, What took you so long??

I read the story below about Clay Aiken on the internet today.  People all over the world are in pretend shock.

I’ve been thinking about this for the last few minutes and kidding aside, it is probably such a relief for him to finally be able to say that he is gay so that he doesn’t have to attempt to hide this fact any longer.

It can be difficult in everyday life to come out to people we know. I can’t imagine how this must feel multiplied many, many times over.    

Kudos to Clay for making a grown up decision. I admire a quote of his in the story: “I cannot raise a child to lie to hide things.”  I hope he means it and sticks to it. 

I do have one request of Clay, please fire your hair stylist and find a better one–gay or straight!

 

 

Clay Aiken Coming Out

Clay Aiken

Natalie Finn, eonline
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Clay Aiken is joining the ranks of the out and proud.

The unlikely heartthrob, whose Southern gentlemanliness has made the young’uns love him and their moms want to pinch his cheeks, has revealed that he is gay in an upcoming cover story for People magazine, on newsstands Wednesday.

So whether you’re saying “Huh?!” or “About time!” this is the new state of the Claynation.

“We can confirm that Clay Aiken and his son are featured on the next issue of People” is all the magazine would say in response to questions about its leaked cover, which boasts the pullout quote: “Yes, I’m gay.”

“I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things,” he says.

The 29-year-old pop star’s sexuality came under increased scrutiny when he admitted to fathering a child with fiftysomething Jaymes Foster, sister of famed music producer David Foster.

Parker Foster Aiken was born Aug. 8 in North Carolina, with Aiken writing on his blog that all families involved were “thrilled.”