I know this is going to sound cheesy and like I'm trying to be Miss America, but the most important responsibility a celebrity has is to set an example and be a role model. I want to make sure that no matter how long I go through this, I don't fall into the trap of changing and modifying how I do things that aren't a positive example. I want to remain somebody that the entire family can listen to or watch.
Clay AikenI kind of had my life planned out for me. I'd be married at some point, have, you know, 1.5 children, and be a principal possibly one day. But I think that that was kind of my problem. I allowed myself to plan out my life and didn't let provident direction guide my life.
Clay AikenMy mother taught me that we all have the power to achieve our dreams. What I lacked was the courage.
Clay AikenI could have a degree in music and come on the show, and Simon could still say 'You stink'.
Clay AikenIn my ideal world, no child would suffer. Charitable instincts would prevail. There would be global acceptance of all different types of people.
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