COULD YOU EVER LIVE A LIFE WITHOUT FAME?
No, I couldn't. But then we're all very young and we're successful so I see no reason why we can't all go on to be successful at something else. Of course, I still want to be famous when the New Kids break up. But really all I want is the chance to perform, so even if I'm not very famous then that's still OK. I mean, the success and everything, that's great, but just being able to draw people together and to have the ability to create a show and go on tour is what I want to do...
WAS IT TRUE HARRY CONNICK JR. WAS RUDE TO YOU WHEN YOU WERE INTRODUCED RECENTLY?
Um, well, he wasn't rude exactly. I guess when you do those sort of meet and greet things you do sometimes get confused or tend to get a bit sharp. So we, chatted briefly and he wasn't what I had expected but I can understand where he's coming from. He probably didn't know who I was anyway. But hey!
WHY ARE YOU SO BONKERS ABOUT ELDERLY CROONER FRANK SINATRA?
Well, before I was in pop music I can from a showbiz family, my sister is on Broadway and I used to do shows too and I love that kinda Vegas feel. On the last night of our tour in Britain I sang a Frank song, which gave me a chance to show people what I like to do. It got a really good reception.
DON'T YOU WORRY THAT YOU'VE DONE TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG?
It may sound crazy but...we never expected it to happen for this long or to be this big. But there are always more goals to achieve. I know that people must wonder what someone like me does when this is all over, but this is my job. I don't wanna be over at 18!
ARE YOU A RELIABLE PERSON?
Yeah, absolutely. I am very reliable and trustworthy.
ARE YOU IN FAITHFUL RELATIONSHIPS?
Yeah, I am. I think I'm faithful to my friends. Actually (thinks) ....I guess I am kinda bad at keeping in touch with them, but I'm faithful.
DO YOU EVER USE YOUR POWER AS A STAR TO GET WHAT YOU WANT?
Yeah! All the time, he he! Well, you always get preferential treatment but I'm not too bad. I think it's obvious when you can do it and when it's not a good time but it's always good when people treat you nicely. Hey! I'll take it!!
DO YOU THINK YOU'RE JUST LIKE A NORMAL PERSON AT THE END OF THE DAY?
When I go home I'm pretty normal actually. I go home and it's normal and plain. I mean, I live in a spacious house but it's not flashy or anything and I do normal things. I forget I'm a pop star but as far as leading a normal life goes, no. I could never go back to not being an entertainer and having a normal job. That thought just kills me.