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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76. I haven't laughed this hard since Spamalot!!! Mo, what a terrific interview!!! Clay is always witty and articulate, but I don't know that I've ever seen him so relaxed and having such fun in an interview. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!! I will echo the plea to release more of this priceless footage!!
And if anyone hasn't yet, pick up your (multiple) copies of OMWH today! It is a beautiful, eclectic mix of music and of course, that voice is pure magic.
(And... am I the only one who finds it adorable that he can't use chopsticks?)
Meghan at 6:26PM on May 9th 2008
77. Mo, I am already of fan of yours and also a Clay fan. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a Clay interview as much as this one. You two should do a whole show together. Hilarious. Clay..your album rocks.
Maddy at 6:37PM on May 9th 2008
78. MO you and Clay should do a talk show together. Great chemistry and you are both SO fun and funny. Mo where have you been all my life? I have bookmarked your site. Clay, good to see you in YOUR natural habitat. Relaxed and enjoying yourself.
zuzuspetals at 6:34PM on May 9th 2008
79. Well, this is the closest I've come so far to my dream of seeing Clay on THE DAILY SHOW w/Jon Stewart. Baby steps..... Original, inventive interview - Great job, Mo!
sam at 6:50PM on May 9th 2008
80. What a cool & funny interview .....
Linda at 6:53PM on May 9th 2008
81. Mo, what a great interview! I would love to see all of it. Can you make that happen? I'll be coming to your site more often.
Mary at 6:51PM on May 9th 2008
82. This is HILARIOUS !! I have seen that dude doing the interview before and it is funny! Clay is such a hoot trying to answer the questions and yet eat ! I LOVE YOU CLAY!
claysmyheart at 3:51AM on May 11th 2008
83. What a cool & funny video ..... 2 snarky guys .... :)
Linda at 7:00PM on May 9th 2008
84. Clay seems like such a normal guy. Funny interview.
W.Jones at 12:03AM on May 10th 2008
85. Great funny interview. Clay's personality is amazing, and coupled with his stunning voice, he is a real gem.
On My Way Here is a stupendous cd, and the tracks are so varied, that there is something for everyone.
By the way, Clay, I am NOT a middle aged woman, and neither are my friends. We love YOU!
susanna at 6:58PM on May 9th 2008
86. Mo, that was the best Q&A about the fans that I've seen in five years. Thanks for giving us unfiltered Clay. I think if you auctioned the outtakes or unshown footage for charity, you would raise a lot of money. And I'm happy to hear you liked the album, it is terrific! Now please get Clay on The Daily Show. I'm sure Jon Stewart would find the self proclaimed political and news junkie a very funny and well-informed interview.
CB at 7:14PM on May 9th 2008
87. Mo, you showed you cared about Clay's fan base!
.....soy products such as edamame are high in phytoestrogens......you've subliminally helped the Claymates obtain hormonal balance whilst stalking him! ( I'm teasing gang!-don't slash my tires)
Happy Mother's Day to those of you who've nurtured someone...(pets included) :)
ah, Clem at 7:13PM on May 9th 2008
88. Thats more like a funny scene from a movie than an interview. Thank you so very very much ! more more more . . . .
(must be my cycle talking )
peon at 7:17PM on May 9th 2008
89. To psbinti - I don't think Clay said we were all menopausal. I think Mo said something about everyone being on the same cycle because we are always together. I may be wrong,wouldn't be the first time. Loved the interview and hope more people pick up the album. Best he's ever done,best album out this year - by far.
cookie at 7:33PM on May 9th 2008
90. psbintl, they were not talking about menopausal women but rather women's menstrual cycles. When women spend a lot of time together it is fairly common that their menstrual cycle comes at the same time. It wouldn't surprise me if while on tour Angie and Quianna had their periods at about the same time. They may also be pmsing around the same time, which I'm pretty sure would not be a joy for Clay. That is of course if they suffer from pms.
I think Mo kind of brought the subject up. I'm not sure because I only listened to it once and I didn't sleep at all last night. In my opinion Clay knew what they were talking about. Though I think Mo was wondering about Clay's female fans that spend a lot of time together following Clay around.
Margaret at 7:42PM on May 9th 2008