Pam05, I was thinking something similar. I always hear parents of boys say their sons don’t talk. May be the nature of the beast.

Then again, ggdoorsfan points out that some people just aren’t public speakers, celebrities included. On my long list of ‘people I admire’ — very few are gifted speakers. And that’s just of the people whose speech-making abilities are known to me. When I look at my iPod music list, I couldn’t tell you whether 95% of them could talk or not.

And finally — I’m such a fan of David’s person. He doesn’t badmouth anyone and he maintains a positive spirit even at times when he has reason to throw a Kanye-level fit. When I became a fan, way back in Idol season 7, I never thought I’d actually learn things from the young contestant with the big voice. But I have. And I’m still impressed.

In his sincerity, positive attitude, and focus on what he has decided is important in his life, he is so much more mature than most 18-year-olds I encounter ‘” or many 50-year-olds for that matter.

So true.

David’s sincerity is refreshing. Unlike many celebrities and emerging stars, he’s not trying to be anything or anyone other than himself.

I admire his persona and his talent.

Have not heard any talk/news about work toward getting his high school diploma. If I could, I would urge him to follow through on that asap — above all, for himself and, secondly, as a positive example to the many youth who hold him on a pedestal.

Another thing I love about David is that in all the time I’ve been a fan, I have never heard him say one derogatory thing about ANYONE, including what most people think were his “competitors.” David never thought of Idol as a “competition” ~ only as a stage to share the music that is his LIFE and, yes, a launching pad. He was always amazed when he made it to the next level. Even the other 9 of Season 7′s Top 10 thought he was the most talented and humble person they’d ever met! Just ask David Cook, who David adored and never tried to compete with.

David Archuleta is one-of-a-kind, and I’m so proud to be his fan. I’ve watched Idol from the beginning, and I’ve never loved anyone more ~ and for good reason. He’s the real thing! David is “out there” for all to see ~ blemishes and all. Can’t say that about too many people!

With Allison I was defending her right to be OTT on her twitter and pulling some teen pranks.

all teenagers don’t act in the same manner, or mature at the same pace… i know plenty of teenagers like both allison and david – some are more outgoing and self assured and extroverted, some are quieter, more shy and unassuming in their demeanor… no one manner is better, or more ”normal” than the other, but it does seem david has taken more stick for not living up to some folks’ expectations of what they consider to be ”normal” teenage actions and behaviors… like someone above mentioned, i don’t think he loses any sleep over it… he continues to put himself out there, in all his sometimes awkward, inarticulate glory, and it works for him… i think he’s pretty self aware, and knows what his weaknesses may be in this area, but it also signals to me that he’s confident enough to just be ”himself”, he’s not trying to be slick, cool, or present himself in a way that isn’t true to who he perceives himself to be…

My heartbreak is that the fans treat him like a 12 year old and describe him in context to his waifish personality and not to the instrument that he has.

i’ve seen more of that from non fans – i think the fans, for the most part, are moving away from that…… it’s non fans i’ve seen who still refer to him as ”archie”, and throw the ”teenybopper, cute, adorable, elf” thing out there time after time… i think it’s done a lot of times in snark, but also by some as a way to diminish, or attempt to invalidate him because of his youth… there are some non fans who negate anything he’s done or doing because of his age, or think that because of it that it automatically means he’s a ”teenybopper” type artist… whatever, hahah… call it what you want to, his talent will win out every time…

Really? Like who?

have you ever heard beyonce speak, or give a full length interview… you don’t, and probably haven’t because her handlers grant them few and far between… girlfriend can sing, but she is not the most articulate speaker out there… same for britney spears, and even whitney houston in her early career – some of her interviews were painful, to say the least… there are plenty other big name entertainers whose interviews don’t reflect their performing personas… i don’t fret about that too much, none of these people, david included, should be expected to be as eloquent as a maya angelou or obama when they speak… their singing voices get the job done for me…