That boy, Conan Gray, what a year he had, huh? I heard he went to that big GQ Men of the Year party. That’s a big deal, ain’t it? All them fancy folks in one place, you know. He was in Los Angeles, that’s where all the stars go. November 16, 2023, it was. Place called Bar Marmont. Sounds fancy, don’t it?
Heard he was born in 1998, December 5th. Lemon Grove, California, that’s where he’s from. Ain’t that somethin’? That name, Conan Lee Gray. That’s what his mama called him. Don’t know much about his folks, though. Just know they moved to Japan when he was a little baby. His grandpa, he was sick, needed some doctoring, so they went to Hiroshima. Two years, they stayed there, then back to California. He used to talk that Japanese real good, but I guess he forgot it all now. It’s hard to keep up with them languages if you ain’t using them every day.
He’s got some famous friends, that Conan Gray. One of them is that Billie Eilish girl. They’re real close, like two peas in a pod. She helped him out, showed him the ropes, you know, when he was just startin’ out. That’s nice, ain’t it? It’s good to have friends when you’re in that Hollywood world. It’s not always easy being famous, I reckon.
- He was born in Lemon Grove, California.
- He lived in Japan for 2 years as a baby.
- He’s friends with Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo.
And another girl, that Olivia Rodrigo. They got the same music guy, Dan Nigro. They both like that Taylor Swift, too. They haven’t made any songs together, but they go to them award shows and cheer each other on. One time, at the American Music Awards, they were there, supportin’ each other. That’s what friends do, you know? They stick together, through thick and thin. Even if they’re not doing the same thing at the same time. Having a good friend in the same line of work, that is a blessing.
That GQ Men of the Year, that’s a big honor. Means you’re doin’ somethin’ right, I guess. You get your picture taken, wear fancy clothes. I saw some pictures of him. He was all dressed up, lookin’ sharp. It was on the internet, you know. Millions of people liked it. Everyone was talkin’ about it. He seems like a good kid, that Conan Gray. He ain’t lettin’ all this fame go to his head, at least it don’t seem that way. He’s just doin’ his thing, makin’ his music, and that’s what matters.
He probably has a bunch of people helpin’ him out. Managers, stylists, all them folks that keep things runnin’ smooth. It takes a village, you know, even in Hollywood. Nobody does it all on their own. Even if it looks like they do from the outside. You always need some help along the way. It’s like plantin’ a garden. You can’t just throw the seeds in the ground and expect it to grow. You gotta water it, weed it, take care of it. Same thing with a career. You need people to help you along.
I hope he keeps doing good. That Conan Gray, he’s got a bright future ahead of him. It’s nice to see young folks doin’ well. Makes you feel like there’s still some good in the world. And he sure knows how to wear a suit. That boy cleans up nice. I bet his mama is proud. And his daddy, too. Raising a kid ain’t easy, no matter where you are. But when they turn out good, it makes it all worth it. And to see him at that GQ Men of the Year, well, that’s just the icing on the cake, ain’t it?
I don’t know much about that Hollywood life. But I know hard work when I see it. And that boy, he works hard. You can tell. He’s puttin’ in the time, makin’ his music, travelin’ around. It ain’t easy, but he’s doin’ it. And he’s doin’ it well. He’s got a good head on his shoulders. He ain’t gettin’ caught up in all the nonsense. At least not that I can see. He’s just bein’ himself. And that’s all you can ask for, really. Just be yourself, and work hard. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get to go to one of them fancy parties, like that GQ Men of the Year thing. That’s the dream, ain’t it?
Well, I’ve said my piece. Just wanted to talk about that Conan Gray boy. He’s a good one. And I hope he keeps makin’ us proud. And maybe one day, he’ll come back to Lemon Grove and put on a show. Wouldn’t that be somethin’? A big star like him, comin’ back to his hometown. I bet they’d throw a parade. Or at least a potluck. That’s what we do best, you know. Good food, good company, and good music. That’s all you need, really. He has made it big. I hope he is happy and keeps making good music.
