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Family and Friends Blogs:
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2005-07-23 - 5:42 p.m. A Fangirly Love Letter... ugh.
This is a letter (written 8/26/03) which was dropped into the Claytrain "Big Red Bag" sent backstage during the Seattle AI2. Bless your heart for giving us your beautiful gift of song, but more than that, for giving us your gift of self. As I sit here in my continuous quest to put into words what it is about you that makes you so... whatever? I find myself at such a loss. Millions have tired. Gladys Knight said it best with her few simple words, but I will still continue to look for a few of my own. You have become such a bright spot in my life and in the lives of countless others. We rejoice in your continued successes, burst with pride at your accomplishments and sit in awe (and some goo) about everything else. But above all we just wish for your happiness. What hit us all this past winter is something again unexplainable but long overdue. You arrived on the scene at precisely the right place and time. I know that God has saved you for this moment. Whatever your purpose or mission is, other than to soothe and heal us with your tones, or to make us smile and laugh (and cry) and FEEL! I'm not sure. We will leave that up to you and Him. But so far, it has been perfect. This is the first time in my life to have been caught so off-guard with a feeling of over-zealousness towards a performer.. so it has taken me a bit by surprise. I spent 15 years in N.Y. in musical theatre and have had the opportunity to rub shoulders with many celebrities. And though I definitely have a great appreciation and admiration for talent plus person I don't think I have ever felt anything bordering on 'awe' before. So you will be my first in that respect. I apologize for the burden that may be. Speaking of over-zealousness... I know you have noticed that your fans tend to be a little 'demonstrative' at times. I think it's because the people who 'get you' don't always know exactly what to do with all the energy that you bring to the surface. Prior to last January I'm sure we were probably all just very DULL people! I remember last October when my ex called to tell my daughters that Quiana had been chosen in Charlotte. They were SO excited! (You've gotta forgive us Clay, we didn't know about you at that point!) They've kind of grown up with her, as their dad who they spend summers with has worked with her for several years in the "Serenade Show" at the Opera House in Charleston and they've always remained very good friends. Point being that they all had lunch together on the day of your Charlotte (AI2) show, where I think you were suppose to meet her, but for some reason didn't. So unfortunately they were unable to procure the 'signed something' they were planning as a 'surprise' for their mom. My feelings? Mostly I just look forward someday to being on the receiving end of one of your winks or smiles! Point two of all this being, I loved your Charlotte audition and in retrospect it makes me love you even more! But thank you for your fortitude in "Taking it to Atlanta!" And how did I meet up with all these other Clayfans? Well, that's another story completely. You have made this big world into a very small one indeed.! We look forward to so much from you and FOR you. Can't wait till the album is released and... will we EVER see that video? The powers that be have majorly teased us there. But most importantly we hope you will now have some time to rest and enjoy some down time with your family and friends. We can be patient. Anyway, we will try! We will endure our pangs of anticipation to ensure that you remain strong, healthy and happy! Until then, the quest for the ...right words... continues... Jannet And this was my "gift portion." Three hundred and sixty five "dollar bills" anchored together with a big red bow.
My gawd! No wonder he was so skeered of us back then!... Talk to me.
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