Since 1964 Benihana has defined "Eatertainment." There are 80 restaurants world-wide. (Strangely there are more Benihanas in Venezuela than in Canada! And only one in Japan. Romania also has one.)
Clay Aiken is a longtime devotee of Benihana's. We spoke a lot about the Claymate phenomenon, which extends to Japan, where fans naturally are called Claysians. (Fans in Kuala Lumpur are Maclaysians, which sounds a little fast food-y.)
Much of our chat, which included a discussion of Pan-Claysian cuisine, didn't make it into the video below. Still I hope you enjoy...
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Posted May 9th 2008 2:30PM by Mo Rocca
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16. Haha, great interview! Clay's fans are "nomadic" and "in sync" with their cycles. Too funny!
Psbntl, I never heard anything stated about "all" Clay fans being middle-aged, menopausal women? Relax, and enjoy the interview - it was fun!
MissThang at 6:10PM on May 14th 2008
17. What a cool conversation! Mo & Clay, two of the smart, funny men I enjoy - perfection! I love the way you two riff off of each other.
I have the CD, it's really good. First time in many years that there's an album where I like every song. Great job Clay!
Fun interview, Mo!
Karen at 4:06PM on May 9th 2008
18. That was hysterical! I love Clay's sense of humor, and your banter was top-notch!
Vickie at 4:07PM on May 9th 2008
19. Mo, I absolutely loved this! Is there any more of the interview that can be salvaged?
I always enjoy your comments as a judge on Iron Chef America.
jeramie at 4:07PM on May 9th 2008
20. Very cute interview -- very cute guy -- both of you!
Mel at 4:08PM on May 9th 2008
21. Excellent.....just perfect. Clay has an amazing sense of humor and thanks to Mo, you are able to see just a bit of it. Please post more..especially what didn't make this video. We would love to see it!!!!
Thank you Mo
Joy at 4:34PM on May 9th 2008
22. Such a great interview!!!! Thanks so much for sharing it. It felt like we were all having lunch and just chatting. Your questions were hilarious!!! Fun, fun interview!! Now that's entertainment.
kspoulsen at 4:09PM on May 9th 2008
23. Clay is the only contestant from Idol who would know the words omnivore and diurnal. Thanks for demonstrating that neither of you are just pretty faces.
eureka at 4:14PM on May 9th 2008
24. Mo, if you would consider putting up the full video, you'd make a lot of fans happy. Hey, if you sell it, you'd make a bundle.
sunnymax at 4:13PM on May 9th 2008
25. That was the funniest interview ever! Can you show the rest of the discussion? Please????
Gina at 4:53PM on May 9th 2008
26. They are actually called edamame not soy beans, LOL
Clay is wonderful.
Diana B at 4:16PM on May 9th 2008
27. "PLEASE!
All Clay fans are not middle aged women,menopausal women! And I am surprised that Clay did not stick up for his fans in this interview and correct that misconception, because he is well aware of the varied demographics of his fan base."
I'll say PLEASE get a sense of humor. It was a fun interview. You should be happy that Clay had a great person to interview and was having fun.
Daisy at 4:15PM on May 9th 2008
28. Mo, You know Clay!! You know humor. Buddy, your satire is hysterical. Clay, love the album! Keep up the awesome work.
ckrspanl at 8:04PM on May 9th 2008
29. This was so funny seeing Clay in this kind of setting. Thanks a lot.
poppy at 4:24PM on May 9th 2008
30. Hilarious interview! Thank you!! =D
Debbie at 5:04PM on May 9th 2008