-Superstars--Dec. '97
After makin' it big in Canada and Europe with double platinum and even quadruple platinum record sales--the Backstreet Boys are finally getting the credit they deserve here in the US with "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)"! So here's your chance to get to know these talented cuties a whole lot better! Superstars caught up with Howie Dorough, 23, Brian Littrel, 22, Kevin Richardson, 24, Alexander James McLean (better known as A.J.!), 19, Nick Carter, 17, and got some dating tips, fun stories and a whole lot more!
SUPERSTARS: Okay guys, fill in the blank. The worst date I ever went on was when...
NICK: ...I was sitting with this girl and a boy wanted to fight me. I didn't want to fight.
BRIAN: ...I was about to kiss her, I leaned over and fell right out of the chair I was sitting in!
HOWIE: ...I tried to be funny, but everything I said came out being stupid.
A.J.: ...I went to the movies with this girl, and just as we were about to kiss, I saw my mom and grandfather were in the seats behind us!
KEVIN: ...I went to a concert and my date left with someone else.
SUPERSTARS: How much time do you give a romantic relationship to work?
NICK: ...Long, long, long time!
BRIAN & HOWIE: ...As much time as needed.
A.J.: ...As much time as needed to make it special, wonderful, fun and keep it interesting and romantic!
KEVIN: ...It really depends on the person and the situation at hand.
SUPERSTARS: Has anyone broken your heart?
NICK: ...No.
BRIAN: ...No, I've been hurt, but not completely broken.
HOWIE: ...Yes, but I got stronger and it was a learning experience.
A.J. & KEVIN: ...Yes!
SUPERSTARS: What are your best dating tips?
NICK & KEVIN: ...Just be yourself!
BRIAN: ...Always be yourself and don't put on a front.
HOWIE: ...Have fun and enjoy each other's company.
A.J.: ...Always allow the girl to make her own decisions, don't think for her...have fun, discuss your date before hand and just be yourself.
SUPERSTARS: I'd stay home if I thought I could...
NICK: ...Be a pro-football player.
BRIAN: ...Sleep all day.
HOWIE: ...Not be bored.
A.J.: ...Draw, sleep or hang all day with the boys!
KEVIN: ...Shoot hoops or write music.
SUPERSTARS: I hope I never have to...
NICK: ...Eat caviar!
BRIAN: ...Be bedridden in a hospital (Jen and Anges note: Brian was very ill as a child.)
HOWIE: ...Stop entertaining!
A.J.: ...Learn new harmonies, dance moves, and things having to do with the performance at the last minute.
KEVIN: ...Stop playing music!
SUPERSTARS: You would never believe it if you saw me...
NICK: ...Decked in my scuba gear and diving!
BRIAN: ...On time for a rehearsal!
A.J.: ...Wear dreadlocks.
HOWIE: ...Wearing boys clothes! I can still fit into boys clothes!
KEVIN: ...Nervous before a performance! I always get nervous!
SUPERSTARS: My all-time biggest-ever food binge happened when...
NICK: ...My parents weren't around and I could eat all I wanted on night. I cleaned out the fridge!
BRIAN: ...On my 18th birthday.
KEVIN: ...I was at a family party.
HOWIE: ...On my 18th birthday--at a Chinese restaurant all-u-can eat!
A.J.: ...I was sick and couldn't eat for a week. When I was better, I ate everything!
SUPERSTARS: If I was on a desert island, I'd want these three things...
NICK: ...My regulator, my scuba tank, food.
BRIAN: ...Food, music and a special girl.
HOWIE & A.J.: ...Food, clothes and someone to spend time with.
KEVIN: ...Food, water and someone to share it with.
SUPERSTARS: Why is your best friend "best"?
NICK: ...Because he cares about me.
BRIAN: ...Because he is just like me and I've known him since I was about four.
HOWIE: ...Because even if we haven't seen or talked to each other for a day, we still know the other one hasn't forgotten and still cares.
A.J.: ...Because we were born in the same hospital and grew up together.
KEVIN: ...Because they are themselves!
SUPERSTARS: How did you know he or she would be a best friend?
NICK: ...Because he calls. If he sees me in a commercial, he'll call me and be all excited! We've been friends a long time!
BRIAN: ...Because we became just like brothers right when I met him.
KEVIN: ...Because they were sincere.
HOWIE: ...It was something inside.
A.J.: ...We were exactly alike.
SUPERSTARS: Have you ever written a poem?
NICK & KEVIN: ...Yes!
BRIAN: ...I am very romantic, so if I were to write one, it would take a long time--I can't just think of one off the top of my head!
. HOWIE: ...I've never been the poetic type.
A.J.: ...Yes, it would be something like this...
The moon shines upon her enlightening eyes Like the moonlight on the ocean at dusk Her hair like a waterfall, she is there for me Near or far my proud evening star
SUPERSTARS: Do you draw?
NICK: ...No. ( Jen and Ange: I thought he did????)
BRIAN: ...No, I can't draw very well, my brother is the artist. He can draw anything.
HOWIE: ...I'm not good at drawing. My handwriting is not the hottest either!
A.J.: ...Yes!
KEVIN: ...Yes!
SUPERSTARS: What's your favorite ice cream?
NICK: ...Chocolate-chip cookie dough.
BRIAN: ...Vanilla
KEVIN: ...Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter & Chocolate.
A.J.: ...Vanilla with caramel toppings!
HOWIE: ...Oreo cookies and cream.
SUPERSTARS: ...What's one thing you won't leave home without?
BRIAN: ...My cross, and the things I need to survive.
A.J.: ...My lucky chain or necklace.
KEVIN: ...Saying good-bye!
HOWIE: ...My nice clothes and necklaces.
NICK: ...My shoes?
SUPERSTARS: ...Where do you go for privacy?
BRIAN & KEVIN: ...My room.
A.J.: ...My closet.
HOWIE: ...The lake.
NICK: ...The islands off of Tampa Bay.
SUPERSTARS: ...If you could try anything once, what would it be?
A.J.: ...Bungee jumping or skydiving!
BRIAN: ...I'd like to race an Indy car!
NICK: ...Shark diving!
KEVIN: ...Sky diving!
HOWIE: ...I'd like to be a star!
SUPERSTARS: What do you hate to shop for?
NICK: ...Anything my mom likes.
BRIAN: ...Pants with my mom.
A.J.: ...Shoes
KEVIN: ...I don't know! I do love shopping for new clothes and CDs!
HOWIE: ...I hate to shop with my mom, because it takes so long--except when she goes shopping for me, then she can take as long as she wants!
SUPERSTARS: ...Finish this sentence: The dumbest thing I ever did was...
BRIAN: ...Let a spider bite get infected! I had to get stitches and use crutches!
HOWIE: ...Sing the wrong words to the National Anthem at a high school basketball game.
KEVIN: ...I once forgot the words to a song during audition.
A.J.: ...I went swimming with red underwear on under a white bathing suit!
