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I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities.

Clay Aiken

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Clay Aiken
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: November 30
Actor
Musician
Politician
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Raleigh
North Carolina
Clayton Holmes Aiken
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