Clay Aiken's Most Memorable Thing in 2008

Mon, 22 December 2008 02:11:02 ET

Clay Aiken's Most Memorable Thing in 2008
Although he admitted in late September that he is gay, Clay Aiken acknowledges People that his new status as a dad makes the year 2008 as the most memorable thing. "At the end of the day, Parker is the most important thing of the year, and of my life, without question," says the singer. "Having a son and that type of responsibility is obviously going to be something that I remember forever."

Aiken also expresses his gratitude for people's positive reaction towards his gay confession. The first runner up of 2nd season of "American Idol" reveals, "We've been very impressed and my heart has been thoroughly warmed to find people very supportive."

Responding to his parenthood, Aiken is aware other gay men would do the same thing. He states, "I'm very humbled by that." Furthermore, he explains, "I really don't know what to say about that. I think that hopefully less than inspiring people I will have an opportunity to open people's eyes to different viewpoints and different possibilities in their life."

Besides, Aiken has chosen to have full time parenthood with his best friend, Jaymes Foster, in his North Carolina home after January 4, when he finishes his performance on Broadway stage. He reveals, "I want to spend time with Parker. He's still uber-dependent." He also continues stating, "I'm ready for him to start talking. I'm ready for a little action!"

Although Clay Aiken wants to use his full time raising his son, he won't leave his singing career. About it, he says, "We'll take a little bit of time, we're not quitting or anything, we're just gonna take it slow for a month or so and recollect once I get back." Furthermore, the 30-year-old star utters, "I may never have any free time once Parker starts walking and talking!"

Aiken and Jaymes Foster welcomed a baby boy on August 8, in his hometown of North Carolina. They named him Parker Foster Aiken. His mom shared the happy news to local TV station WRAL that their baby boy was born at 08:08 A.M., weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.