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An Interview with Aaron Carter By Alex Russell

The watchful eye of the world... is not a strange place for Aaron Carter. He has watched as millions of adoring fans gather to see the world known Backstreet Boys. Aarons big brother Nick is one of the hottest teen sensations out there. When the fans aren’t gathered round, the media is sure to be. Hey, but what’s not to love, they are all so incredibly gorgeous and their music has captured our hearts.

Make way big brother!! Already adored by many fans and one album to his credit, Aaron Carter is about to release his second album in September 2000, and begin a US promotional tour.

I [ALEX RUSSELL] had the opportunity to speak with Aaron in an interview, and I enjoyed it so much. He is very down to earth, has a true sense of self. I came away from the interview with a feeling of “Hey, he just your average guy” Understanding and appreciating where you come from is perhaps the key to his and many others success, and perhaps it’s best said the way Aaron put it “don’t ever think that your better than anyone else”.

Let’s get to know Aaron.......

1. Being the younger brother of Backstreet Boys favorite Nick Carter, either gives you tremendous advantage or lots of competition. How closely do you follow the examples of your brother, by that I mean style and technique? Aaron: I think I’ve always wanted to be like Nick, but I am my own person and although I do learn off of him, like his influences and business wise, and I’ve learned alot of business things and how to watch out for bad people.

2. Describe a typical day in the life of Aaron Carter? Aaron: I wake up in the morning, sometimes I take a shower...

Alex: Well, hopefully you do that all the time... Aaron: ... (he laughs) yeah, I do most of the time! Aaron: I usually do about three hours of school, maybe a couple of interviews, watch movies, But really my life changes all the time, everyday is different. One day I can be sitting at home the next day I’m in Europe.

3. Well, speaking of Europe, the fans in Europe just can’t seem to get enough of you, seems you’ve been popular there for quite sometime, Is that where you got your start? Aaron: Yup! That’s where I did my first concert, so it’ll always be first.

Alex: So what was that first concert like? Aaron: It was fun, it was always fun being there with all the fans.

4. Do you go to school, or are you home schooled? If you attend public school, how do your classmates treat you? Or do you feel like your missing out on “normal” type stuff? Aaron: I’m actually home schooled but ummm... I kind of miss being in a class, but then again not really.

Alex: ... It’s all worth it? Aaron: Yeah!

5. Who are your musical influences? Aaron: ummm... My musical influences, probably my brother.

6. Your very young and so far going full speed into entertainment, where do you see yourself in say ten years? Do you have any other career choices? Aaron: In ten years I see myself doing pretty much the same thing, but I’d also like to be an actor and marine biologist.

7. Ok Aaron, this is for all the girls out there, what do you look for, what makes the perfect girl for you? Aaron: I look for personality, a girl who likes what I’m doing and who understands the business. A girl who understands that sometimes I can’t always be there.

Alex: Ahhh... How sweet!

Alex: So Aaron, do you have a girlfriend? Aaron: Nope!

9. What’s it like having Nick for a brother? Would you describe your relationship as close? Aaron: Ya know, although he is a Backstreet Boy, he’ll always be just my brother to me. To everybody else he’s a big star, but he’s just Nick my brother.

10. Lets play pick one, that’s where I give you two choices and you pick one, ok, are you ready?

Alex: Hot or cold? Aaron: Hot.

Alex: Pizza or burgers? Aaron: Pizza!

Alex: Chocolate or vanilla? Aaron: Chocolate!

Alex: Tall or short? Aaron: Tall

Alex: Red or blue? Aaron: Blue

Alex: Blonde or brunette? Aaron: Brunette!

11. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would that be? Aaron: If I could change one thing about myself, that would be being short. I’m too short!!

12. When you log on to the Internet or look at magazines in the stores, how does it feel to see your pictures through out? Aaron: It feels pretty good, but I’m kind of used to it now.

Alex: ...but when you first started? Aaron: It was really exciting, It was like a dream come true, Like, Wow! that me in the magazine.

13. I’ve said this before during other interviews so I’ll reiterate it again; people in general look up to entertainers, mostly because they feel that they are larger then life; therefore I feel you have a responsibility to do more than entertain, but to actually make a positive influence in society. Would you agree with that? And how do you make that influence? Aaron: I influence them by telling them to stay away from certain things, and when they pay money to see one of my concerts I’m giving them a great show and entertaining them!

14. What’s your favorite TV show? Aaron: Friends and Frazier!

Alex: So do you think Ross and Rachel ("Friends") will get back together? Aaron: Ahhh, I don’t know. I’m still wondering. (He laughs)

Alex: I hope they do. Aaron: Yeah, I know.

15. Of all the celebrities you’ve met who has impressed you the most, and why?

Alex: You know like at your concerts all the girls are screaming “Oh my God it’s Aaron”!! So who is it you’re impressed by, or respect and admire? Aaron: Oh like a fan of?

Alex: Yeah. Aaron: Probably Janet Jackson, because she’s a very nice person and she respects everybody.

16. Do you play any musical instruments? Aaron: I play the saxophone!

Alex: Cool! me too, which one? Aaron: Alto.

Alex: That’s the one I play. Aaron: Oh, you play alto too?

Alex: Yup. Aaron: Yeah, I’ve been playing for six years.

Alex: Wow, you’ve been playing a long time. Aaron: Yeah.

17. For someone wanting to break into the music business, what advise would you give them? Aaron: Just to stay cool and respect the people around you, be nice to everybody. You’ve got to believe in yourself, but while your doing that don’t ever think that you're better than anyone else, cause you’re just the same as them.

Alex: Good Answer! I like that.

18. You’re originally from Florida, but now you call California home. Do you miss the sunshine state and how does Florida differ to California? Aaron: Ya know, California’s great, but my personal opinion is I prefer Florida because that’s where I was born.

19. I’m sure your constantly being asked questions about the Backstreet Boys. Tell me what is the strangest thing you’ve ever been asked? Aaron: Is Nick a father yet?

Alex: ...and your like yeah and I’m his son! (Laughing)

20. Everybody has one thing there totally into, for example clothing, what’s the one thing your into? Aaron: Probably electronics, and water sports, and motor vehicles.

21. I understand that you have an album coming out, are you planning a US tour to promote it. Aaron: Yeah, my second album will be out September 26, 2000, and yes we will be doing a tour.

Alex: Well, that’s pretty much it. That wasn’t so bad, right? Aaron: No, at all.

Alex: Thanks for talking with me Aaron!