Tid-Bits of Info
An Interview with Nick.
"I keep the boat berthed on the canal next to my house that leads to the
Florida coast. I fill the
engine with petrol and just head out to sea. The Florida Keys are the greatest
stretch of ocean
in the world with lots of small islands you can stop off at. Many a time Ive
played football on
the beach with my brothers and sisters. A lot of the time I go out on the boat
alone. Being on
my own, with just the silence of the sea, is such an escape from the constant
screaming of fans
on a Backstreet Boys tour. Its something I need to do - just to get away from
it all. To me, the
Florida Keys is paradise on Earth.
Youve just turned 17 - isnt it dangerous to go out on
a boat alone?
"My boat is a 400cc and can reach 130km per hour. For the people who
dont master the
engine it can be a very dangerous toy. But I know what Im doing. The worst
moment Ive
ever experienced at sea was the death of my dog, Booboo, last summer. I went
out for the day
on the boat with my family. We decided to leave Booboo at home because we would
be back
in a couple of hours. But Booboo escaped from the garden and tried to catch up
with us when
we were setting off to sea. He jumped in the water and got caught up in the
propeller. He
drowned. It was really sad and I cried a lot.
Do you
normally cry a lot?
Not really. The last time I cried was during the Mel Gibson movie
Braveheart. I went with the
rest of the group to see it when we were in Scotland. Luckily it was dark in
the cinema and
no-one heard me. I get homesick a lot. That can make me so emotional that I
sometimes feel
like crying - but never in front of anyone. No way!
Do you ever take girls on
board your boat?
Of course I do. We swim in the sea and play around, but I never try to
kiss them. I know a lot
of girls who are just friends. The way I prefer it. I dont really want to fall
in love yet. I prefer
to wait a little bit. To be honest, Ive never really fallen in love. Ive
never felt this strong
sensation. Of course, in the past there have been girls who were important to
me. I went out
with this girl called Bryn for about a year. She used to be in the same musical
as me. She was
in love with another guy at the time. I asked her out all the same and she
accepted. But Im
still very young and I have lots of time for love. The day I find the girl of
my dreams I would
spoil her rotten.
Are you the faithful
one in relationships?
Oh, yes. Faithfulness is very important to me. I couldnt go out with a
girl that already has a
boyfriend. And I would be incapable of cheating on my girlfriend. I couldnt
look at her
straight in the eye. If I had a girlfriend, I wouldnt even need to look at
other girls.
Whats the most romantic thing
youve ever done?
Ive never done anything romantic. The last girl I went out with I took
her to Burger King. If I
had to do something romantic I would take her to the beach when the sun is
going down. The
sky would be full of stars, and apart from the sound of the sea, it would be a
very quiet and
intimate moment.
Do you carry photos of your family when youre away
on tour?
I have pictures of my animals. I have pictures of some people who are
important to me, like
friends and family. And I have pictures of my house. I cant go around with a
lot of personal
possessions. Theres not much space left in my suitcase when all my clothes
have been
packed away. The only thing I try not to forget is my passport.
Do you scribble things
down in a diary?
"No, I dont spend that much time writing. But I draw a lot. Thats the
way I express myself. I
draw little cartoons about the group. We appear as superheroes - like the
Fantastic Four -
doing lots of adventures on tour,or missions, as I like to call them.
Has anything gone seriously
wrong on tour?
Fans often give us presents. Its great to have people thinking about
you. People we meet are
always cool with us. Were very lucky. But once, though, some fans managed to
sneak into
A.J.s hotel room. They stole his sunglasses, some jewellery, his favourite
underwear. A.J.
saw them running along the hote corridor with his stuff. He was really shocked
and sad. Thank
God these type of experiences are very rare.
Is it true that you often film your fans with a camcorder?
Yes. We want to show the enthusiasm of out fans to our parents. The
hysteria around us is
nothing new to my mum and dad, though. Theyve already been on tour with us.
Howies
parents havent, though. Theyve never been out of the States so every time
they see the
footage theyre impressed. Before showing the film to our parents, we cut out
the bits where
girls throw condoms and underwear at us on stage.
How do you
relax after a gig?
When I come off stage I go straight back to the hotel. I love to take a
long shower and then go
to sleep. I never seem to take too much time to drop off after a show.
Generally, Im always
very tired and can sleep anywhere.
Who do you trust
most in the world?
I trust my mum 100%. She knows me very well and is capable of guessing my
thoughts, I love
when shes there. In the group, I think its A.J. who I trust the most.
Whats the most important
thing in your life?
Backstreet Boys is the most important thing in my life. My life revolves
around the group. We
are very close - simply because we seem to spend so much time together. And my
boat, of
course. Its the best thing I ever bought. I cant wait to go out on it when I
get home!"
An Interview with Brian.
So Brian do
you have a girlfriend?
No, the last time I was with someone was two years ago and that broke up
cause
of the group.
Im on my own right now.
Do
you want a girlfriend?
Yeah, but Im always looking for love in all the wrong places. I never seem
to meet the right
kind of girl at the right time. I want to go out with a girl who will treat me
normally. I dont
want to go out with someone who likes me just because I make records. I like
successful girls
who dont live their life purely around me. I find independence really sexy.
Do you
advise Nick on girls?
Not on girls, no. Im five years older than him so I guess hes like the
little brother I never had.
I taught him how to play basketball. Ive also got him hooked on Nintendo, he
cant stop
playing it now. But we dont really talk about girls.
Whats the hardest thing
about being a pop star?
Its being away from home and not having a girlfriend. We dont get time to
meet girls, chat
with them and then go out on a date. It takes me a while to get to know a girl,
so its really
hard. Our schedule is so busy that i cant find time to date or romance a girl.
Have you ever had
a one-night stand?
No, and do you know why? Im a real old-fashioned guy. I have to know
someone real well
before Id even kiss them, let alone do anything more. I believe marriage is
important, but I
just had my 22nd birthday so Im in no rush to settle down.
When youre on the road, what
makes you homesick?
The thing I miss most is sleeping in my own bed. When I get home I love
sinking into my own
sheets. I miss my pillow and duvet. Hotel beds can be really, really
uncomfortable. Theyre
either too hard or way too soft.
Talk us through a
perfect Friday night.
If Im at home, Ill meet my three best friends and well go to the cinema.
We always meet a
crowd of people we know and theres usually some good-looking girls around. We
have loads
of popcorn cos I love it - I think Im addicted. Then well head off for a
meal. I love steaks,
fries and salad. Then well all go back to my house and watch videos and chill
out. We get to
bed about 2am.
Have you got
any interesting scars?
Yeah, I have two scars where I had my appendix taken out, but only people
who know me
real well get to see them cos theyre at the bottom of my tummy! Ive also got
a scar on my
head where I head-butted a table when I was 12.
Have
you got any tattoos?
No, but I really want one. I want one on my back, right between my shoulder
blades. Ive
been thinking about it a lot lately. I dont want a flower of something boring,
I want to go for a
daring one. Id want something original.
Who would
you like to look like?
Brad Pitt. Hes really good-looking and all the girls go for him - and Id
also be able to get
close to Gwyneth Paltrow! Id like to look like Tom Cruise too. Some people
have said I look
like him. Unfortunately I dont anymore, because Ive just dyed my hair red. I
had a sudden
urge to go a deep dark-red colour. I like it a lot.
Have you got a
pair of lucky pants?
No, I dont think so. I dont have anything like that because you always
lose them and then
you start worrying that youre going to perform really badly.
When we met the Outhere Brothers they said you had an outrageous time with
them. What
happened?
Haha. You have to ask Kevin about that. He hung out with them all the time
and they kept
going out clubbing. Ive heard some rumours but Im not going to reveal
anything. Youll have
to get the full story from Kevin - if hell admit to it!
Which of the following would you rather snog:
Emma Spice or Louise?
Louise. Why? I have my secret reasons. Haha. No, she really is lovely. Weve
hung out with
her a lot, especially when we were in England. Shes the sweetest girl in the
world. I wouldnt
choose Emma cos I think the Spice Girls can be a bit scary. Id be nervous
about being in the
same room as one of them.
Friends Jennifer Aniston
or Courteney Cox?
Id go for Jennifer cos shes gorgeous. Both of them are pretty but
Jennifers on another level.
Id love to star with both of them in a movie or something. Id love to be in
Friends.
Pamela Anderson
or Sandra Bullock
Pamela Anderson, I love her. I would definitely like to get close to Pam. I
think shes
gorgeous, absolutely beautiful. I like Sandra too but I prefer Pam.
Demi Moore or
Gwyneth Paltrow?
Demi Moore cos I quite like brunettes. Actually, I like blondes and
brunettes but Pamela
Anderson is still probably my all-time favourite. What would I do if I met her?
Nothing cos Im
too shy to speak to girls most of the time.
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What's your idea of a good night in?
AJ: Sitting in front of a log fire with hot chocolate and marshmallows and
some
mellow music playing. It'd be great if the moon was shining in, the lights were
low and it was cold outside.
Brian: I'd have one of those huge movie projectors in a big snuggly room
with a huge soft couch and bean bags all over the floor. I'd make dinner
downstairs with the lady of my choice, then we'd go upstairs and cuddle up and
watch a movie....
Nick: I'd be at my parents' home. I'd get in loads of food and play computers
all night with my brother or sister
What film would you cuddly up to?
AJ: Ghost. You just can't help but bawl, especially with the music - oww,
man!
Brian: It'd have to be something real romantic. Maybe While You Were
Sleeping or Sleepless in Seattle. I'm very soft, you know!
Nick: I Love Trouble, with Julia Roberts. I'm not big into romantic films,
but I
really enjoyed that one
What's your favourite outfit?
AJ: Silk pyjamas. I've only got one pair and they were in my suitcase which
just got lost. It's so annoying - half my clothes were in it!
What's the sweetest thing a girl's done for you?
Kevin: Probably the coolest thing was when I was really sick and this girl I
was dating rang her mum to get the recipe for chicken noodle soup. and she
made it for me from scratch - isn't that sweet?
Brian: A fan did something real cute for me. She bought a big white tie and
drew all the music notes and lyrics to I'll Never Break Your Heart all the way
up
it in a spiral. It's awesome!
Howie: On my 18th, this girl I was seeing asked her parents if she could
have the house to herself and she invited all my friends around for a surprise
party. That was romantic.
What have you got to offer as a boyfriend?
Kevin: I'm an honest person, I don't play games, I say what's on my mind
and treat people with respect.
Brian: Nothing but a little love, caring, understanding and emotion.
Nick: Just me, myself. I'm a very ordinary, down to earth kinda guy and I
hope that's all my girl would need.
How often do you need a hug?
AJ: As often as I can get one! For me it's even better than a kiss.
Kevin: I could use a hug every day, but I'm not likely to get it! It's
something
I really miss. We get a lot of attention, but not a lot of affection physically.
Nick: Every day. I get a lot of hugs from fans and the guys, but I don't get
a
proper hug every day - I wish I did!
Howie: I love hugs and kisses. I think it's because I grew up in a big
family.
Even now I grab my mum and give her kisses all over her cheeks and she's like
"Oh Howard, pleeeease!" When I'm with a girl, I lover her to give me hugs - it
really touches my heart.
Who would you cry in front of?
Kevin: I cry in movie theatres all the time. I get that from my grandfather -
we're a real sentimental family. Brian's like that as well. When we got our
first
gold recordm we bawled like babies!
Nick: I'm not embarrassed about crying, but I'd try not to bawl in front of
just
anybody. I'd feel most relaxed crying in front of my mum or the guys.
Howie: For me crying is something I'm pretty open about. It's just a way of
expressing your feelings. Recently my gran passed away and my whole family
was crying together.
Is it possible to be just good friends with a girl?
AJ: Ah-hah...I've got a lot of close girl friends - in fact I've got more
girl
friends than boy friends. I get along cool with guys, but they're more into that
sport/male thing. I'm too, but I'm also into shopping, buying phat clothes and
stuff.
Nick: Yeah. I meet a lot of girls when we're travelling and I make friends
with some. Then when we go back to that country I call them up for a chat!
Kevin: I think it's hard because we're travelling so much - it's hard to
tell if
some people are real friends or not.
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