You know, I think I'm a stronger person for realizing that you can't make everybody love you.
Clay AikenWell, financially it's a little bit better. But it's better than than when I was a teacher. But I kind of - it's allowed me to buy a house. And I've been able to help my mother with some stuff and my brother. So, that's nice.
Clay AikenClive [Davis] tried to tell me that saying certain words in a song - or as he says, 'putting some balls into it' - isn't bad, it's just strong emotion. Well, there are certain words and emotions I don't want kids hearing, and I'm not changing because they think it's going to sell better. This is going to sound horrible, but I got 12 million votes doing what I did.
Clay AikenWhile everyone I work with may not share my beliefs, I have been surrounded by nothing but support.
Clay Aiken