My M&G was pushed back over an hour. We all stood there from a little before 6:00 until 7:00!!! Come to find out the bus just got there 30 mins before because of the weather. There was a charity auction group and a group of 15 from the Beau Rivage, besides the 5 of us from the fan club waiting. Jerome came to get us and he informed us that because they got in so late the M&G's would have to move along quickly. Figures!! Jerome sent the charity group back first. The 5 of us from the fan club went next. I was such a nervous wreck!! They took us through the venue and out an exit door into a hallway. Jerome apologized as he informed us that this is where we would have our M&G!
A few minutes later Clay came around the corner! And OMG is he tall! (I am only 5ft tall!). He came straight to me and asked me my name and where I came from - he said "Oh that isnt far!! He greeted each of us then Jerome said to get out what we wanted him to sign and ask questions. I took his book so when I handed it to him, I asked him if he would be writing another book and he said that no, he had nothing new to add - I told him he most certainly did!!! Everybody was very quiet, so not being the quiet person that I am, I asked him what he would be doing between now and the concert in January. He said he would be hiding in a cave. I asked him where this cave might be and he is said he wasn't telling then we would all be waiting outside of it for him! He was very snarky. Loved the closeness of the pictures - he really leans into you. Can't wait to see mine! After pictures he went back around and gave us all very tight hugs and thanked us for coming!! and he was gone!
He was wearing jeans and a plaid shirt. I think he had stubble - looked a little like he had been on a bus all day! and he is very skinny! He was very sweet, very gracious and tried hard to make you feel very welcome.
The show was absolutely AWESOME!!! Loved every single minute of it. We had great seats. The show was well over 2 hours long. Clay and Ruben played off of each other so well - they really need to put this show as a special on TV. I think people would love to see it. And Ruben sounded amazing. I was pleasantly surprised. Clay sounded gorgeous as always. My GF that I went with loved the show too - she has never see them in anything - doesn't really follow american idol but she had a great time too.
I got to meet Joanne Moody - didnt get to see Barb Wilson or Frankie and Mimi. Just an amazing experience!!!!
