The following is the tweets from NotYerAvgChick Jamie Steinberg as she talked to Clay Aiken today.  I hope the questions are in the right order and if not, I am sorry.  I do believe I was able to get them all.

Be sure and read the entire interview tomorrow.  I will be sure to post the link later.

@ClayAiken says #DropDeadDiva called him a few yrs ago to do the show & when they phoned this time they had in mind this episode.

@ClayAiken says he preferred this storyline a little more on #DropDeadDiva
@ClayAiken says he went to both junior and senior prom. #DropDeadDiva

@ClayAiken says shooting outside of Atlanta makes the cast a little more family-like. #DropDeadDiva
@ClayAiken says #DropDeadDiva’s message is different than other things on tv. It resonates with viewers.

@ClayAiken says he agrees w/ @LanceBass about it being tough for gay teens in the South but may not be a regional issue as a national one

@ClayAiken says #DropDeadDiva talks about image not being so important while being funny. It gives a positive message w/o preaching.

@ClayAiken says he went to prom w/ a girl. He said he was bullied for a myriad of things & called “gay” but he didn’t identify with that.

@ClayAiken says he sees a lot of progress through people like Constance and shows like #DropDeadDiva.

@ClayAiken says he thinks he was sheltered, but there are plenty of places not safe for gays/lesbians.

@ClayAiken says he met Constance, but he was familiar w/ her story. He was impressed the most about her courage. #DropDeadDiva

@ClayAiken says #Claymates are “nuts” – in a good way. They showed #DropDeadDiva at #Outfest & he hopes they’ll bump the needle for
the show

@ClayAiken says #DropDeadDiva wanted to show people who are gay & lesbian living productive lives.

@ClayAiken says look who at what they’re arguing w/ the case. He says the casting for this #DropDeadDiva is to have a msg for bullied teens

@ClayAiken says the lesson from this #DropDeadDiva is that young people are discriminated against for who they want to go to a dance with.

@ClayAiken says taking on the school & geting prom cancelled was extremely impressive.

@ClayAiken says he hopes it had a positive impact on people hearing her story.

@ClayAiken says he doesn’t know who to credit, but there have been a lot of opportunities in the media for positive gays/lesbians

@ClayAiken says the media in general has put a more accurate face on gays and lesbians in this country.

@ClayAiken says the media has allowed more people to have more exposure – showing they are the same as others but happen to be gay.
@ClayAiken says #WAG was groundbreaking & now it’s rare to find a show w/o a gay character in some way.

@ClayAiken says the media in general has put a more accurate face on gays and lesbians in this country.
@ClayAiken says he doesn’t know who to credit, but there have been a lot of opportunities in the media for positive gays/lesbians

@ClayAiken says he hopes it had a positive impact on people hearing her story.

@ClayAiken says taking on the school & getting prom cancelled was extremely impressive.

@ClayAiken says he’s thrilled with the changes made in NY. Now more than 10% of the country lives somewhere that allows gay marriage

@ClayAiken says if he son grows up to be gay or is gay now that he hopes he is afforded those rights we’ve gained.
@ClayAiken says he’s thrilled with the changes made in NY. Now more than 10% of the country lives somewhere that allows gay marriage

@ClayAiken says the fact that gays & lesbians aren’t allowed to adopt in some countries that those mindsets will change.

@ClayAiken says @Rosie @ActuallyNPH @EllenDegeneres & shows like #DropDeadDiva help promote positive change for gays & lesbians.

NotYerAvgChick Jamie Steinberg
That is all from my interview w/ @ClayAiken! I will have his interview up at starrymag.com tomorrow morning! #DropDeadDiva