My mother taught me that we all have the power to achieve our dreams. What I lacked was the courage. Clay Aiken achievecouragedream Change image and share on social
I could have a degree in music and come on the show, and Simon could still say 'You stink'. Clay Aiken degreemusicshow Change image and share on social
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 Aiken changeentirefall share on social
Well, fortunately we found out that the runner-up our particular year was going to get a record contract also. So it was kind of a - it was bitter sweet but it was an opportunity. Clay Aiken bittercontractfind Change image and share on social
I think celebrities have an obligation to the public to not just sing or act. Clay Aiken actcelebrityobligation Change image and share on social
In my ideal world, no child would suffer. Charitable instincts would prevail. There would be global acceptance of all different types of people. Clay Aiken acceptancecharitablechild Change image and share on social
I had a Spanish teacher in high school. I rarely got in trouble in her room because I felt I was disappointing her if I got a bad grade. That had more power over me than teachers who told me I talked too much. That level of respect I had for her made me not want to fail for her. Clay Aiken baddisappointfail share on social
I 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 Aiken allowchildday share on social
No matter what the situation you're in, if you're raised in a loving environment, that's the most important thing. Clay Aiken environmentimportantlove Change image and share on social
I am never going to sound like Johnny Mathis. Clay Aiken johnnymathissound Change image and share on social
