I find it hard to believe that Clay doubts that he helps people in his current life (as opposed to the life he had/could have as a special education teacher, working with children). He helps so many - including me - just by being who he is and by singing with that voice! His smile, his sweetness, his sensitivity, his faith, his love of people and of life itself all give me hope to go on every day, as well as some measure of happiness. Not that nothing else makes me happy - lots of people and things do in my life: my chosen family (as opposed to my family of origin), friends, my work and activist commitments. Nevertheless, there is an ongoing depth of sadness in me, which I have found hard to overcome for many years now. But "knowing" Clay, listening to his music, reading his book and books by other people about him, surfing Clay fan sites and blogs: all these give me great happiness and make my soul smile, if only for a few moments. It's almost enough sunshine in my life to keep me going and give me hope that a brighter place is possible.
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