12-24-2007, 08:21 AM
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Clemens Fires Back On YouTube: I Did Not Use Steriods
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Roger Clemens didn't want to talk to Sen. George Mitchell about his alleged steroid use and shooed away pesky reporters who asked for his side of the story - but now the Artful Roger is taking his denials directly to the people.
Instead of sparring with journalists, Clemens released his own YouTube video Sunday in which he defends himself and again denies using steroids.
"I'm almost numb to some of these suggestions that I would even use steroids," the seven-time Cy Young Award winner said.
"Let me be clear: The answer is no," said Clemens, 45, who looked relaxed in the monologue, which clocks in at just under two minutes. "I did not use steroids or human growth hormone, and I've never done so."
Clemens did also agree to answer questions from CBS News' Mike Wallace in a "60 Minutes" interview that will air Jan. 6.
But that sitdown will likely prove anti-climactic because Clemens already covered much of the ground in his own video.
"He'll ask me a ton of questions on this subject, and I'll answer them right there in front of him," Clemens said. "We'll do all of this again."
The direct-to-the-Web appeal marks the latest effort by celebrities and public figures to bypass journalists - who might ask embarrassing questions - and make their point to the American people on their own terms. Clemens looked at ease during the statement and spoke against the backdrop of his foundation's "Roger Clemens 300 Wins" logo.
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Roger Clemens fires back on YouTube: 'I did not use steroids'
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