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Taylor, Dude, You're the Dude

Posted Jun 28th 2006 12:40PM by TMZ Staff

Taylor Hicks (and many others) showed up to Social Hollywood in LA on Tuesday night but it was all about Hicks. It seemed as though he was approached by one aspiring business partner after another - all wanting their own personal "Idol."

The "American Idol" winner was seen by TMZ's Josh Levine leaving the the Hollywood hotspot surrounded by paparazzi and possible future hook-ups ... er, business colleagues. At one point it got so bad that he needed a police escort back into the club while waiting for his car.

Good for Taylor though ... it seems that the head of the Soul Patrol has a good handle on how to deal with the many clinger-ons that will hound him in Hollywood.

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61. Taylor is amazing!!! He made us Long Island girls very proud!!! So so so glad that Kat didn't win, how boring and dull she is!

Posted at 1:15PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Jade

62. I for one can't get enough of Taylor Hicks! He has the most "Soulfull" voice and I believe he is the "real deal". Not only can he sing but his personality is contagious to say the least. What a wonderfull and delightfull person! Not only that, no one on American Idol could touch his performances. This man has talent written all over him!! And I predict he will be the star he deserves to be. There are a few that just need to get over their picks looosing. This man deserves to be where he is and I can't wait until his first CD is released. Go "SOUL MAN" Eydie

Posted at 1:19PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Eydie

63. Go Taylor!!! I am in love!!! I feel like a teenager again! Haven't this big of crush on anyone since Micheal Bolton!! You truly have soul..Stay sweet and don't ever change!

Posted at 1:19PM on Jun 29th 2006 by mscheeks24

64. HICKSIS JUST THAT ...A HICK...NO TALENT, AND THOSE MOVES WHEN HE SINGS! i JUST DON'T SEE WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT FOR SOMEOME WITH ABSOLUTLY NO TALENT AMERICAN IDOL GOT IT ALL WRONG
WHAT A WASTE.

Posted at 1:20PM on Jun 29th 2006 by GREGG LLOYD

65. I liked Taylor from day 1...and he has never disappointed me .....I wish him the best

Posted at 1:23PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Glory

66. We all knew this was going to happen.
Where y'all been?
We told you.

"It's only just beginning."

Posted at 1:25PM on Jun 29th 2006 by KK

67. Taylor is a nice person and can sing almost as good as me. gl to you guy hope you make it big time. by the way, I'm 55 and still rock just as well if not better. No brag, just fact.

Posted at 1:29PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Ed Rice

68. OMG Taylor will be only the second American Idol to do anything with the fame he's got. Kelly Clarkson did it too. Elliot, Chris, and Ace are right up there with him though. KAT BOOOO. TAYLOR YAY !!!!. i hope he suceeds in everything he does!!!

Posted at 1:29PM on Jun 29th 2006 by jordan

69. This musician's wife is happy about Taylor's success. I know what it's like struggling to make a buck in the biz. He is a refreshing breath of fresh air in the music industry. I wish him and the rest of the top 10 only the best in whatever genre they choose to work in. As to those of you whiny, crabby kids with your put-downs because his music isn't your style or your fave didn't win - GROW UP!!!

Posted at 1:34PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Joanie

70. What a loser. Can't sing? Grey headed? Goofy looking? Is Taylor from Arkansas? How did he win. Who is next? Yoko Ono?

Posted at 1:38PM on Jun 29th 2006 by r moss

71. #13 -- you hit the proverbial nail right on the head. Although Kat is beautiful and has a beautiful voice, she is extremely boring and has no real star quality. It seems that most of the people that wanted Kat to win are all about the looks, not true star quality and talent -- something in which Taylor Hicks possesses in abundance.

Posted at 1:38PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Sue

72. Taylor Hicks Rocks! I love this guy. He is so down to earth and yet so great. I'm so happy he became our "IDOL"!!!! Keep on doing what you do Taylor, and God Bless you on your next journey.

Posted at 1:39PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Melissa Wilkerson

73. TAYLOR IS THE MAN. HE CAN SING REAL MUSIC AND DANCE IN A STYLE NOBODY KNOWS. THATS CALLED PERSONALITY. WE LOVE YA IN MOBILE DUDE. COME SEE US AND PLAY AT THE GULF OR IN THE PORT CITY

Posted at 1:39PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Philip

74. Will you marry me Taylor? I love you, MAN!! I really feel this strong connection to you!! I hope to meet you one day! I am so happy for you! You always put a smile on my face!
32 in VA

Posted at 1:40PM on Jun 29th 2006 by O

75. Taylor is awesome!!! Picked him out from the audition on American Idol. I have been waiting along time for true talent to listen to and look at. I wish him awesome luck . I hope he doesn't let the Hollywood scene turn him into something he is not!! Stay true to yourself Taylor!!!

Posted at 1:41PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Becky Via

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