Clay Aiken on his new life...

Clay Aiken was wise to just do a quick cameo on the disaster that was Rosie O'Donnell's variety show! And now he's talking to People.com about his big year - becoming a father and coming out publicly.

"At the end of the day, Parker is the most important thing of the year, and of my life, without question," Clay said. "Having a son and that type of responsibility is obviously going to be something that I remember forever."

Of the widespread support he received after coming out: "We've been very impressed and my heart has been thoroughly warmed to find people very supportive."

He may inspire others to come out: "I'm very humbled by that. 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."