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...
Mo Rocca has appeared on a bunch of shows, including 'The Daily Show,' 'I Love the 80s,'...
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Posted May 9th 2008 2:30PM by Mo Rocca
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46. 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
47. 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
48. Thank you for the most entertaining, inventive, non-boring interview with Clay that I've seen yet! This one is a definite keeper, and I only wish I could have seen the rest of your conversation!
kdv2911 at 10:11PM on May 9th 2008
49. I'm rofl!! Hilarious!! You two could do a comedy routine. Clay is funny and talented.
Katharine at 4:58PM on May 9th 2008
50. 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
51. Perfectly charming and hilarious Clay Aiken interview. Mo gets the job done!
MO FOR PRESIDENT!
dreamlarge at 5:03PM on May 9th 2008
52. This is one of the funniest interviews I've seen with Clay! Nice job! Its nice to see someone speak to Clay about 'real life' things rather than the same ol' repeated questions!
Jennifer at 5:37PM on May 9th 2008
53. Perfectly charming and hilarious Clay Aiken interview. Mo gets the job done!
MO FOR PRESIDENT!
dreamlarge at 5:08PM on May 9th 2008
54. That was the best, thank you. I have enjoyed watching you when youve been on the Iron Chef shows, did not know you were this funny all the time. Would 2nd, or is that third the request for more of this interview.
lynne at 5:08PM on May 9th 2008
55. Hell, I don't know about anyone else but I'm all kinds of stoked! That's the first time I've ever seen Clay eating. That was HAWT!! :P
justMe? at 6:00PM on May 9th 2008
56. that was hilarious. that was the best interview i seen with clay aien. get to see a little bit of his fun side. you both rock.
pat at 5:12PM on May 9th 2008
57. Too funny! Is there more where this came from? Can we see it?? Clay's quick wit matches his stelalr voice. Thanks, Mo.
SillyGoose at 7:03PM on May 9th 2008
58. I'm a fan, not only of Clay's, but now Mo's! Best interview EVER of Clay. I'm still howling!
Divayenta at 5:54PM on May 9th 2008
59. This is one of the funniest interviews I've seen with Clay! Nice job! Its nice to see someone speak to Clay about 'real life' thingsrather than the same ol' repeated questions!
Jennifer at 5:37PM on May 9th 2008
60. Hehe.. funny and cute! Love Clay! he's a hoot. Mo is just too funny.. great sense of humor. the cycle bit was too cute and funny... clay started to get so embarrassed after he started to talk about it.. hehe. that's our clay!
VAN AU at 5:39PM on May 9th 2008