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Thanks BW! =)

Sorry for the delay in posting today's photo but I've been travelling again. I'm now safely ensconced in my hotel in Toronto.

This photo was taken at the stage door yesterday by myself. In the photo with Jacob is the excellent Lilla.

Today's photo is by Inspired.

haha love them both...and nice that you were able to take a new picture for the countdown while the countdown is underway! =)

Sean

angelenroute wrote:nice that you were able to take a new picture for the countdown while the countdown is underway! =)

Sean

There's no end to my talents Sean

Thank you to Glenn Cook for today's great photo of Jacob

Jacob meeting another Hollywood legend. Photo thanks to his mum.

Billy Whiz wrote:Jacob meeting another Hollywood legend. Photo thanks to his mum.

Thanks again for these B W! Jacob has sometimes slipped through the cracks of his Billy fame. He's such an awesome actor and performer and yet doesn't get the kind of accolades that he very much deserves. In some ways (and this is just my opinion) he was overshadowed by the Aussie invasion and the brilliant Alex Ko. Liam Redhead too had a big fan base because of his bubbly, fun personality. And by the way, I love all of these guys too! =)

And this isn't to say Jacob isn't incredibly amazing, because that's exactly my point, he is!!! He just (in some ways) fell under the radar at times. BUT, I see Jacob as an uber-talented young man who is totally FINE flying under the radar, because he's propelling himself toward super stardom! Just when no one's looking, he shows up as the face of Samsung. And I'll watch for this kind of thing to happen again I'm sure. I want him to keep singing and dancing, but mostly I really can't wait to see him continue to stretch those acting chops, because as a fan of great acting, I know he is innnnnCREDible! I don't know if Broadway or TV or movies will come next, but I truly believe that Jacob Clemente is a magnificent diamond just waiting for the right miner to discover him and let him shine for the whole world to see!

Sean

In recent months, however, Jacob has been doing a lot of appearances and getting good press all over the place. This should stand him in good stead as he makes the transition from his Billy career.

I have to second Sean's remarks. They are spot on. And I would add that Jacob and his mom are really nice people to talk to at the stage door.