Aiken said he felt obligated to help those in need.
"One of the most important responsibilities that you have if you're answering to the public is that you try to use that position in a way that serves the people you're trying to entertain," said Aiken. "I think you have a responsibility when you realize you have kids watching you. ... You can set an example to have kids doing drugs, or you can set an example to have kids helping their communities or their world."
"I believe deeply that children are more powerful than oil, more beautiful than rivers, more precious than any other natural resource a country can have," said Danny Kaye. "I feel that the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life is to be associated with UNICEF."
I wanted to be an ambassador to UNICEF at a young age because for me, it was about (getting) my generation to hopefully propel the newer generation of humanitarianism. If I can inspire people my age and younger to want to make a difference -- either financially or supportively -- the children will eventually be our leaders.
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Wonderful quotes. Clay Aiken has done so much to help children in need.
I love the quotes. Thank you.
It is wonderful when someone like Clay gives back to the world with his volunteer endeavors. Many celebrities spend their time only on themselves. I am glad Clay Aiken isn't like that.
Thank you, I love these quotes. I have always loved Danny Kaye and Clay Aiken is a class act (to quote Jeff Foxworthy).
Wonderful quotes from Clay Aiken, Danny Kaye, and Alyssa Milano. Thanks you.
Tx for the quotes from other Unicef ambassadors. Clay Aiken really has a big heart & it really shows in his efforts in the behalf of children all over the world.
Thanks for the quotes from the Unicef ambassadors. Clay Aiken said from the beginning he wanted to use his celebrity to bring awareness of the less fortunate to the world whether children in other countries or for children with disabilities. He's still the teacher with a larger classroom.
UNICEF was smart to have chosen Clay Aiken as one of its ambassadors. He truly cares about helping disadvantaged children.
UNICEF and Clay Aiken. What a good combination. Clay is a man who wants to make a difference. Teaming with UNICEF is a way to do this.
I have loved Danny Kaye all my life, so seeing Clay Aiken follow in his footsteps is so great!
Clay Aiken fits so well into the UNICEF family. It's so good to hear his words again.
Big Danny Kaye fan as well. Great to see Clay Aiken following in his humanitarian footsteps.
Great quotes! I wish more of today's artists, such as Clay Aiken, would realize that if you walk the walk, you do set an example! Some of the celebrities today are all just about themselves. Unfortunately too many of the young kids don't see anything wrong with their actions.
Clay has shown us what the true measure of a man is.
I really liked the quotes by the UNICEF Ambassadors. I also enjoyed the blog "Redefining Clay Aiken" It was very true.
A powerful quote from Clay Aiken:
"You can set an example to have kids doing drugs, or you can set an example to have kids helping their communities or their world."
No wonder Clay Aiken admires Danny Kaye when dk says "children are more precious than oil." Would be a wonderful world if that how we all felt.
Wonderful blog about Clay Aiken. sbleu9, I sure agree with you that it would be a wonderful world if we all realized the preciousness and value of children the world over.
The quotes by Clay Aiken is wonderful and a timely reminder of how important our kids are in the world.
Clay Aiken is in good company with Danny Kaye and Alyssa Milano. All three know the importance of standing up for the rights of children all over the world. I applaud these entertainers whose hearts are in the right place and who actually follow their hearts.
Thank you for the quotes. Clay Aiken is a perfect fit for UNICEF. He is a caring soul.
Thank you for putting a smile on my face today. Reading about all 3 very generous celebrities makes me have hope for our world. Clay Aiken certainly is the true Measure of a Man.
Above all else I believe Clay Aiken is very sincere in his desire to make a difference. I have a lot of respect for the man for doing what he said he wanted to do.
"...you can set an example to have kids helping their communities or their world."
That's one of the reasons I love Clay Aiken so much.
~Shycon
Three great ambassadors...Danny, Alyssa, and Clay Aiken!
Clay Aiken talks the talk and walks the walk.
He's the real deal. Always has been, and the people at UNICEF know that.
Clay Aiken and UNICEF . A combo that benefits children around the world .
Great quotes from three people who really have made a difference in their lives. Danny Kaye has always had a special place in my heart and did so much to make this world a better place. Younger ambassadors like Clay Aiken and Alyssa Milano are continuing in his footsteps with Unicef. I am proud to say that I am a fan of both of them, for their talent and their humanitarianism.
Clay has never disappointed. I don't think he has a selfish bone in his body. I admire celebrities who want more from fame than nice things and lots of $$$$. It's wonderful seeing so many stepping up to the place for Unicef and for those less fortunate.
I just love Clay Aiken!
Way to go Clay Aiken..."walking the walk."
Can you imagine how it has affected his thinking processes to see all the things he has seen at his young age?
I admire him very much.
Thanks for this blog.
I have total admiration for our Unicef ambassadors. Clay Aiken has said he wants to make a difference, so this is the perfect role for him.
Nice blog, and ITA!
I'm always so impressed by how Clay Aiken always finds the time in his busy life to stop and help others. He has never lost sight of his goal to help children, and his celebrity has allowed him to help children around the world. UNICEF found a great ambassador when they asked Clay to join them.
The mission is so important. That is some good company Clay Aiken is keeping.
"I feel that the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life is to be associated with UNICEF."
I bet Clay Aiken would agree with Danny Kaye.
~Shycon
I applaud any celebrity such as Clay Aiken who goes to other impoverished countries at his own expense to try to help make a difference.
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