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I know this is going to sound cheesy and like I'm trying to be Miss America, but the most important responsibility a celebrity has is to set an example and be a role model.

Clay Aiken

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Clay Aiken
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: November 30
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Raleigh
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Clayton Holmes Aiken
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