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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31. Mo, loved the interview! You and Clay were so funny! I hope you can do it again sometime. By the way, if you haven't bought in album yet, you should, it's great!
Judyelle at 4:39PM on May 9th 2008
32. Clay Aiken absolutely rocks!
Valerie at 4:41PM on May 9th 2008
33. I would pay an ungodly amount of money to see this interview in its entirety. Mo, how does one make that happen?
xfileluv at 4:46PM on May 9th 2008
34. Mo please give lessons to those other interviewers who make a mess of their time with Clay. What a delightful, funny, informative and a just great interview......who knew we were omnivores? Thank you.
Dee at 4:48PM on May 9th 2008
35. That was the funniest interview ever! Can you show the rest of the discussion? Please????
Gina at 4:53PM on May 9th 2008
36. OMG!! This was too funny. Wouldn't it be fun if all interviews were filmed over dinner? You learn so much about people when they are eating. I think Clay was a little thrown off with some of the questions but we got a taste of his humorous side again. Definitely...a great interview.
jessie at 4:55PM on May 9th 2008
37. I'm rofl!! Hilarious!! You two could do a comedy routine. Clay is funny and talented.
Katharine at 4:58PM on May 9th 2008
38. Best Clay interview ever! Thanks, Mo! And thanks, Clay! Sure wish we could see the entire thing -- it was absolutely priceless. Love the album, Clay -- hope you sell a gazillion copies.
PinkArmchair at 4:59PM on May 9th 2008
39. What a great interview. You are both so funny. Clay is so comfortable here. This is the best interview Clay has ever had. Loved it!!
Geraldine Carchedi at 4:59PM on May 9th 2008
40. OMG...this is one hysterical interview! Thank you so much. Ack! I want more! Is there more video? Too, too funny!
jean at 5:01PM on May 9th 2008
41. OMG, that was hysterical and so much fun...thanks for sharing it....
bfs at 5:03PM on May 9th 2008
42. Perfectly charming and hilarious Clay Aiken interview. Mo gets the job done!
MO FOR PRESIDENT!
dreamlarge at 5:03PM on May 9th 2008
43. Mo, I will be checking out your blog more often, that was seriously one of the best done, hysterical interviews, I have ever seen. I second any kind of movement to release the entire interview...sell it for the charity of choice and give half to one of Clay's charities...i would give anything to see it in it's entirety...thanks again....
bfs at 5:03PM on May 9th 2008
44. Hilarious interview! Thank you!! =D
Debbie at 5:04PM on May 9th 2008
45. You rock, Mo Rocca!
Thanks for this Benihana interview with Clay Aiken. Feels like you've brought out the real Clay; funny, articulate, relaxed and informed – both of you!
Bravo! I'll be back to your site.
Merle at 5:06PM on May 9th 2008