How real is reality TV?

Well, if you live in Clarence it's very real. Real is Neil Haskell of Clarence Center.

At 8 p.m. Wednesday evening on Fox ("So You Think You Can Dance"), Neil will dance in front of the nation to try to become America's favorite dancer. Neil has made it to the top 10 out of the thousands who tried. After each contestant dances, telephone response determines whether or not they continue.

You have to see Neil dance. He's phenomenal. Neil learned to dance right here in Clarence, and now he's showing the country just how far a Clarence boy can go.

We need to support Neil by calling, and calling and calling. The calls are toll free.

Am I influenced by the fact that Neil was in my wife's second grade class? Sure.

Should you be influenced if you went to Clarence Center Elementary School? Sure.

Should you be influenced if you went to Clarence Middle School? Sure.

Should you be influenced if you went to Clarence High School? Sure.

Should you be influenced if you live in Clarence? Absolutely.

Support Neil Haskell. Watch him on Wednesday night and vote often.

And by the way Amherst residents - please support Neil as we supported your wonderful John Stevens. Western New York has some of the nation's best.

Paul Widmayer