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OnlineHost: You are LIVE with Victoria Addams, "Posh Spice" of the SPICE Girls! Send your questions by selecting "interact."
AOLiveMC1: You all know her as Posh Spice from the group, SPICE Girls. Here's Victoria Adams! Welcome to AOL!
SGVicky: Hi!
AOLiveMC1: Keroppi57 starts off our evening with this:
Question: When did you meet the other 4 girls and how did you become a group?
SGVicky: Four years ago we were all in the industry and someone did try to put us together. So we started writing our own material, moved into a house together and started our own "Spicy" mission.
AOLiveMC1: Peach4137 has this to ask:
Question: When's your birthday? What's your astrological sign?
SGVicky: April 17th...I'm an Aries. Thanks for the presents!
AOLiveMC1: Boy32am wants to know:
Question: What was your first job?
SGVicky: Dancer in a musical.
AOLiveMC1: Do you remember the musical?
SGVicky: Yes, it was called "Bertie" and I was a clockwork ballerina. (hahahaha)
AOLiveMC1: TerriCal wants to find out about this:
Question: Who coined the phrase "Girl Power?"
SGVicky: We all did collectively. It's something we've been brought up with.
AOLiveMC1: SpiceFan8 wants to know:
Question: Did you get to meet Robert DeNiro on "Saturday Night Live?"
SGVicky: Yes, and he was the coolest person I've ever met!
AOLiveMC1: Normsby1 wants to know:
Question: Hi Victoria. Good luck with the film. What can you tell us about it?
SGVicky: It's going to be fun. It's about 5 days in the life of Spice Girls. It's music from the first and second album which will be out in the end of November.
AOLiveMC1: Following up on that question, does the film have a title yet?
SGVicky: Hold tight to find out.
AOLiveMC1: Mangolee is curious to find out:
Question: When are the "SPICE GIRLS" coming to N.Y.?
SGVicky: We are in New York as we type this !
AOLiveMC1: PERRINOgr wants to know:
Question: Hi. How are you? My name is Elizabeth. I am an actress, and I was wondering what states you find your actors for videos in?
SGVicky: We find them from all over, Internationally.
AOLiveMC1: ELMO ALLY is wondering about this:
Question: Does Victoria have any pets?
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SGVicky: Yes, I have three dogs. Lucy...Yorkshire terrier. Bambi...Yorkshire terrier and Tiger, who is again a Yorkshire terrier, but I actually want to buy a goldfish!
AOLiveMC1: JeniferBB wants to know what Victoria thinks about this:
Question: What is the best thing about your early success?
SGVicky: Traveling the world, meeting some fantastic people. Having fun and doing what I most enjoy.
AOLiveMC1: Btor343 sends this question in:
Question: How do you spend your days off?
SGVicky: Shopping usually.
AOLiveMC1: Fordown wants to know:
Question: What was it like to meet Prince Charles?
SGVicky: It was exciting and we were very honored, but he is like most other people. He wants to have fun.
AOLiveMC1: JkHaNGoOk asks this question:
Question: What is your most favorite song from your album?
SGVicky: I love "Say You'll Be There," but I really like "Something Kind of Funny."
AOLiveMC1: Gamer1997 wants to know:
Question: Have you written any of the songs?
SGVicky: Yes, collectively we write all of the songs.
AOLiveMC1: VALUEPAC2 wants to know:
Question: Victoria, I went to England and I saw many videos there of you guys. I was wondering if any of those videos will be seen over in the US or are you guys going to make new videos for those songs.
SGVicky: The same videos are being used internationally because we feel people are the same whoever they are wherever they're from.
AOLiveMC1: SKIING101 has this to ask:
Question: What is it like being in an all girl signing group that is #1?
SGVicky: Good fun! What do you think...come on
! AOLiveMC1: Gartogg00 has a couple of questions to ask:
Question: Victoria, did you make good grades when you went to school? What kind of car do you drive?
SGVicky: Q1...I did get good grades. Always worked very hard. Q2 - I drive an MGF convertible, but I am waiting for a new Mercedes SLK. Flash or what !
AOLiveMC1: Hazy Lynx asks about those fabulous clothes we've all seen:
Question: Where do you all get your outfits from?
SGVicky: I love Prada and Gucci. So if anyone wants to send me any rich men out there! Feel free!
AOLiveMC1: FELINE267 is curious about this:
Question: Did you girls know each other before you started singing?
SGVicky: Yes, we've known each other for different amounts of time. For example, I was friends with Emma when I was 9 years old.
AOLiveMC1: MAT NOMIS has a question that is probably on everybody's mind:
Question: How do I get a signed picture of you or you and the group?
SGVicky: There are a lot of different Spice Girls merchandise that you can purchase.
AOLiveMC1: SherylC asks about Victoria's dancing ability:
Question: Where did you learn to dance?
SGVicky: I've been dancing since I was three. I trained at a theatre school.
AOLiveMC1: JSaks5th wants to know:
Question: How can I become a Spice Girl?
SGVicky: There are millions of Spice Girls out there. It's all about positive attitude, having fun and doing what you want to do.
AOLiveMC1: ILuvNicky wants to know what Victoria thinks about this:
Question: Do you ever get sick of singing the same song in different types of the world over and over again?
SGVicky: No, we love our songs. We always have fun and every time we sing a song. It's different.
AOLiveMC1: Quikslver has a question about a tour in the U.S.:
Question: Victoria, is there in the near future going to be a US Spice Girls tour?
SGVicky: We start our world tour in February 98' and we're really excited about performing for our fans all over the world.
AOLiveMC1: Speaking of which, what places have you toured so far?
SGVicky: Europe, America, Asia and we are going to South America this week.
AOLiveMC1: Winstan10 is really interested to find out:
Question: What does "zig-a-zig-ah" refer to, specifically?
SGVicky: Everybody asks this. It can mean what you want, a kiss, a cuddle! Use your imagination.
AOLiveMC1: NIKKI6917 wants to know if Victoria has any siblings:
Question: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
SGVicky: Yes, I have one brother and one sister. Whom I love very much.
AOLiveMC1: SSaggstru has this interesting question:
Question: What is the best personality trait do you think in a man?
SGVicky: OK... a friend, a sense of humor, good pair of shoes and a healthy gold card.
AOLiveMC1: TIM1640 wants to ask this:
Question: Do you girls have any message to get to your fans like artists such as Marilyn Manson if so what are they and what are your opinions on him?
SGVicky: I don't know who he is. Ask me a different question.
AOLiveMC1: JEM082122 wants to know:
Question: Victoria, you are so gorgeous, sorry just had to get that out, but how has your life changed since becoming so popular?
SGVicky: I'm really busy and away from home a lot, but I get 30% off at Gucci now, which is key !
AOLiveMC1: Xena82097 has this to ask:
Question: Were you in any other groups before the Spice Girls?
SGVicky: Yes, I was, but we didn't even have a name. We were really crap!
AOLiveMC1: SlikSilve wants to know how crazy can the fans get:
Question: Victoria, when you travel what are the crowds like?
SGVicky: It's always good to meet our fans from all over the world the support we get is great. Without our fans we'd be nothing.
AOLiveMC1: Mike239 wants some advice from our guest:
Question: Do you have any advice for going on a first date?
SGVicky: Act like a lady and you'll be treated like one.
AOLiveMC1: SRushbroo has a question about each member's identity:
Question: We all know that we have "Sporty Spice," "Wild Spice," "POSH SPICE" and so on. Who chose these images, and who wanted to be which, and why ?
SGVicky: We didn't choose. We were just given them by an English teen magazine and it just happens that they fit perfectly.
AOLiveMC1: XWINGSCOT wants to know where the inspiration comes from:
Question: How do you think up your songs and lyrics?
SGVicky: Well, we always write from our own experiences and as we're all so different, we have lots of different messages to get across. We write all together when there is a real vibe going on. Writing is always good fun.
AOLiveMC1: Midialex wants Victoria to look into the future:
Question: Victoria, do you want to be a Spice Girl forever? What are your aims in the future? (Alex, W. Germany)
SGVicky: I will always be a Spice Girl.
AOLiveMC1: DAVIEBOY1 has this to ask:
Question: Can you still go down your local pub and have a good old drink with your mates!
SGVicky: Yes, but I have to take a pen to sign all the autographs! But people are really supportive.
AOLiveMC1: JoAlbarn has this to ask:
Question: In the official Spice Girls Book, you say that you really didn't like school. I myself am 13 and can relate to that statement and was wondering how you were able to overcome the difficulties of getting through it?
SGVicky: I was bullied at school and told I'd never be any good at anything, but I was a really strong personality. Believed in myself and who has had the last laugh? BE STRONG AND GOOD LUCK!
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AOLiveMC1: Cuervo555 wants to know:
Question: Have you ever wished to have a quiet life in some country setting with very few people around. Nice and slow paced or do you like the hustle and bustle of big city life. I myself am from L.A. and it is to hectic.
SGVicky: At the moment I enjoy being busy and visiting lots of cities. When I want peace and quiet I sit in the bath.
AOLiveMC1: DJ SAXON wants to know who Victoria admires:
Question: Can I ask Victoria which singers have inspired her most?
SGVicky: Anita Baker, Toni Braxton, and I love Barbra Streisand, but I'm a big fan of Maxwell.
AOLiveMC1: CptJTKirk has this interesting offer:
Question: Victoria, I read in thee Girl Power book that you all commented on your favorite super heroes. Being a professional comic artist myself, I'm curious as to whether you and the girls would ever consider doing a Spice Girls comic. It would sell big! ;)
SGVicky: We are already working on that. Look for it soon !
AOLiveMC1: JoAlbarn has a question regarding the media:
Question: Does what the press say about you and the other Spice Girls ever affect you in a negative way?
SGVicky: No, because it's the fans that matter and how I see it there's only one thing worse than bad press - no press!
AOLiveMC1: Peach4137 wants to know a little about Victoria:
Question: How would you describe your personality?
SGVicky: I go on about liking clothes, but if you look a bit deeper I can be quite funny - rather dry sense of humor, but I am very impatient - so get off the line and put the next person on!! (hahaha)
AOLiveMC1: AVdds has a question about the style of the music videos:
Question: I'm impressed about the different style of each song as well as music video. Is the methodic or are you just trying out what people like most?
SGVicky: We're just doing what we feel goes with the songs. We don't ever try to please anybody, just ourselves.
AOLiveMC1: MaRbLe467 really wants to know:
Question: What's the highest octave you can go to?
SGVicky: Don't get technical on me.
AOLiveMC1: JoAlbarn wants to know:
Question: What is your relationship with the other Spice Girls like? Is it ever difficult having to face the same people day after day?
SGVicky: No, they're my best friends.
AOLiveMC1: WEIRDOZOO has this to ask:
Question: Victoria, what is the Spice Girls second album gonna be called?
SGVicky: Don't know yet.
AOLiveMC1: Rifleman2 wants to ask:
Question: Do you guys consider yourselves role models, and who were your role models?
SGVicky: Yes, we have a responsibility, but personally, I love Lady Diana.
AOLiveMC1: Modeljame wants to know:
Question: We all know that you (ahem) have met Prince Charles. Who would you most like to meet now that you are famous as well?
SGVicky: I most enjoy meeting our fans because they are the ones who put us there. Most of the time you're disillusioned when you meet famous people.
AOLiveMC1: RDSHER asks this:
Question: Hi Victoria, I love you, you are my favorite girl. I would like to know, did the girls including you look the same way before the group was formed or did they give you each certain looks for marketing/sex appeal? Love your biggest fan, R.D.S.
SGVicky: I've always looked the way I do. The same as the other girls have. Thank you for the compliment. I'm sure I'd love you too. That do you look like? (haha)
AOLiveMC1: Kthebottl wants to know about this:
Question: Do you are any of your members have tattoos or body pierces?
SGVicky: No!
AOLiveMC1: JoAlbarn has this to ask:
Question: You have been stereotyped as the 'Posh' member of the group. Why have you been classified as being posh?
SGVicky: Because I am very Posh with posh tastes.
AOLiveMC1: Girlospic wants to ask:
Question: If you were from the United States do you think you would have been received differently?
SGVicky: No, people are the same from wherever they're from. I just have a different tone of voice.
AOLiveMC1: Matew has this to ask:
Question: Will you marry David Beckham?
SGVicky: I've only known him a few weeks. Why are you planning on marrying him ?
AOLiveMC1: OoOtreeOo wants to know:
Question: Victoria, what kind of makeup do you wear?
SGVicky: Anything very expensive.
AOLiveMC1: AirZoomFX wants to know:
Question: Do you feel that with your instant stardom and success that there is a lot of pressure to stay on top of the music charts?
SGVicky: No, if the people want us there, they'll put us there.
AOLiveMC1: Zaz2000 has this to ask:
Question: What was the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
SGVicky: Nothing embarrassing ever happens to me because I'm just too cool and too posh. (hehe)
AOLiveMC1: Here's our final question for tonight. This one comes from IluvVicky:
Question: Why do you never smile?
SGVicky: I do. I'm waiting for an exclusive. THANKS TO EVERYONE! SORRY I COULDN'T ANSWER ALL YOUR PERSONAL QUESTIONS, BUT THEY WOULDN'T LET ME HAVE THE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER!
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Victoria's AOL Chat
On May 14, 1997 the Spice Girls all sat down to chat with some of their fans on AOL. Here is the chat transcript from Victoria's chat.
The Transcript
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