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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91. That was hilarious!! I loved the whole spin of the interview......one of the best yet!!!! At least if we are all in "sync", it means we aren't all past menopause. LOLOL
DJ at 7:56PM on May 9th 2008
92. That was a great interview! I was laughing my head off!
NomadicClaymate at 7:57PM on May 9th 2008
93. I got so caught up about cycles I forgot to say that this was a great interview, Mo. Y'all were extremely funny but I think that y'all missed the egg twirling in the air. Thankfully I had already eaten dinner so you didn't make me hungry.
Margaret at 7:58PM on May 9th 2008
94. 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
95. Mo, you and Clay are funny guys. I'd love to hear the rest of your chat.
Pegi at 8:05PM on May 9th 2008
96. psbintl,
Don't you feel stupid? Get a sense of humor, will ya?
Bonnie at 8:05PM on May 9th 2008
97. One of the most refreshing and entertaining interviews I have seen in quite a while. WTG MO! Thanks Clay, from one of your omnivours...Kel
Kel at 8:18PM on May 9th 2008
98. This interview is absolutely priceless: Clay's reaction when Mo suggested all the female claymates' cycles were 'in sync'(Clay's eupemism)..was ..again...priceless. I could watch him and listen to his spontaneous laugh forever....He is definitely NOT used to discussing his fans from this perspective.
Yes, Clay's new Cd is awesome ....have played it so many times already...with another thousand plays to go.
Thanks Mo...well done...obviously you picked the best parts to show us....love the way Clay's fork appeared out of nowhere......lol
kfccanada at 8:22PM on May 9th 2008
99. That was the best and funniest interview EVAH!!!
I laughed and laughed. I have worn it out watching it!
You guys should both have a show or maybe a special together! We need laughter like this.
PLEASE....could we see the outtakes??????
Gail at 8:27PM on May 9th 2008
100. Thanks for a great interview with Clay. He seems like he'd be fun to hang out with.
Joan at 8:42PM on May 9th 2008
101. Great turnout! I had no idea Mr. Aiken was still riding the wave. I guess it's because one has to flash their hoo-ha to get in the papers these days.
That egg trick was interesting, and the zucchini looked pretty good. But you won't find me in a Benihana anytime soon. In case anyone was wondering. ha
Kate, thanks for the well-wishes ;) Happy Mom's Day to you!
mo-NEEK-a at 8:53PM on May 9th 2008
102. Mo, I didn't know you before, but you've just won a fan. That was silly--and as he did in Spamalot, Clay does silly superbly. You two were a riot. Loved it. Thanks for giving us a great interview and not the same 'ol same 'ol. Other reporters should take a page from your book. TOO Cool!
Carol at 9:11PM on May 9th 2008
103. This is the best interview yet. It was real and funny. Clay has a great sense of humor as do you.
When can we get 5 more minutes with Clay and Mo?
Karen at 9:12PM on May 9th 2008
104. This "interview" is a real keeper, I'll watch it over and over....no questions that make the interviewer look like a clueless talking head who did no prep at all.... just a couple of guys hanging out, acting like regular people...no pretending, or staged responses....Clay's very perceptive about a majority of his fans, and lauging at ourselves, like Clay often does about himself, is a healthy way to live.... Thank you so much to Mo & Clay for sharing this, and for giving me a reason to smile today
Laura at 9:16PM on May 9th 2008
105. Can we have another interview .... maybe at a different restaurant .... or, heck, maybe at Benihana's again.
Maybe you & Clay could just get together weekly to talk about stuff .... try new restaurants ....
Linda at 9:18PM on May 9th 2008