This was the chat that happened Wednesday March 28th, 2001 at www.globaltv.com

edebchoy:did you gals write any songs for the album?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:we have written many songs we do not know how many will be on the album
shwaybabe:What is the BESt thing about being a popstar? *you guys rock by the way*
sjonesfan:what are the biggest changes that you've had to make?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:the biggest change is moving away from friends, and family.
SPEAKER_Maiko:Moving away from home was hard...it's also overwhelming to have people recognize you,but it's all been really positive!
CndCrush:To everyone: what CD's do u each have in your CD players right now?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:I've got Stevie Wonder and R.Kelly in my cd player
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Me'shell Ndegeocello and Lauryn Hill
SJone_Girl:Have you had any major fan attacks yet? ( has anyone gone crazy when they spotted you?)
SPEAKER_Sahara:d'angelo voodoo,stevie wonder talking book &jill scott who is jill scott
SPEAKER_Mirella:Shania Twain,BSB,Britney
SPEAKER_Julie_C:No. People are being really cool about meeting us on the streets. Nothing but support and love from the fans...
DarkAngel:To Everyone >What's your favourite colours?
SPEAKER_Mirella:purple
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:my favorite colour is blue
SPEAKER_Maiko:i love all colors
SugarSpice:To all the girls > What is your favorite Song in the charts at the moment?
SPEAKER_Mirella:BSB:More Than That
SPEAKER_Julie_C:I go through phases but right now it's green. Especially clothing wise
chatterboy:What songs do you currently have like on Napster?(that you can download)
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:we do not have access to Napster at the moment
DaNcNqUeEn:HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH YOUR NAME???
candyluv:hey! i luv u guys! when will your debut album be out?
SPEAKER_Maiko:we went through alot but we like the old school feel...
Misty45:Wher do you see yourselves in 5 years time? Is "a popstar" what you really want to be? If not, what?
Sal_V:for the girls: When releasing your singles, do you think that management will let you place your acapella's on the singles? I think that with voices like yours just listening to the vocals alone is what people should buy the singles for.
SPEAKER_Maiko:i see myself making music that i love....
SPEAKER_Julie_C:I try to go one day at a time but I shure hope to still be up on stage as a performer
SPEAKER_Sahara:We would love see some acapella's on the CD, probably as introductions to some of the songs
DarkAngel:to all: what advise can you give girls who wanna be singers or actors?
SPEAKER_Mirella:We will try to put some accapella songs,definitely.
SPEAKER_Mirella:Keep it real, just be yourselves, That's the most important thing.
chickybu64:ALL: HOW DO YOU ALL FEEL ABOUT PERFORMING YOUR FIRST CONCERT TYPE THING IN TORONTO???
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:We are really excited, we love singing and we want to entertain the crowd and show them what Sugar Jones is about
milo_silva:To all girls: I LOVE YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH, heres my question: what motivated you throughout the try-out phase and the boot camp?
chatterboy:Will you be performing in all provinces?(please try to perform in Nova Scotia)
SJone_Girl:To All: At the beginning of the audition process, did you ever imagine yourselves making it this far?
chickybu64:ALL: WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE BAR????
SPEAKER_Maiko:i had it in mind, but i had to take it one step at a time
SPEAKER_Julie_C:I LOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEEE Chocolate!!! And it's Kit Kat!!!
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:my favorite chocolate is Twix, we would love to have our own Sugar Jones bar
Munga:To all: What is your favourite sport?
SPEAKER_Maiko:dancing!!!!
SPEAKER_Sahara:swimming & dance
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Mine is Volley ball, besides dancing of course...
musicfan:Hey Andrea: What is it like being the shy one of the group?
milo_silva:To Mirella: do you think that your vocal training in High School helped you to make the group?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:I'm not shy really, just quiet
Yahtzee:Sahara-What would you be doing now if you wern't a popstar? I sure am glad that the girls that were chosen were, but I felt sorry for all the others.
yiorgo:Who is the joker of the group?
SPEAKER_Sahara:I'd be seeing in clubs and bars and writing my own material with friends that I jam with back home
sjonesfan:MIRELLA: WHAT'S IT LIKE BEING THE YOUNGEST OF THE GROUP?
SPEAKER_Maiko:Andrea's the joker for sure....she's not shy at all!!!
jilliana:are any of you in relationships?
SPEAKER_Sahara:yes
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:yes
SPEAKER_Maiko:yes
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Yes!
mon_moe:What were your reactions to the whole 'Marla' thing?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:We wish her well in her future endeavours
ANGEL23:DO ANY OF YOU HAVE CRUSHES ON ANYONE FAMOUS????
SPEAKER_Sahara:jacob dylan
SPEAKER_Maiko:no
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:lenny Kravitz
This is me!!SourAngel:Have you heard any of the other "Popstar" groups? If so, what do you think of them?
SPEAKER_Maiko:they're very cute
SPEAKER_Julie_C:We wish them a great career. I hopt they do really well
Cookie_Woman:What are your favorite movies?
SPEAKER_Julie_C:BRAVEHEART!!
SPEAKER_Maiko:Love Jones....we're down with the Jones's
kimkitty17:to all: do you all still go to school?
SPEAKER_Maiko:no
funkymonky: Do any of you want to get into acting or other things?
SPEAKER_Sahara:yes later i would love to do some acting
kimkitty17:to all: have you thought about making a song with another group?
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Yes. I hope we get the chance to do that.
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:yes that would be nice
SPEAKER_Maiko:yes, that would be cool
SPEAKER_Sahara:yes it's on the mind
chickybu64:WHAT WOULD BE SOME ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO PEOPLE WHO WANT TO FORM A GROUP???
SPEAKER_Maiko:communication is key
go_liz!!:who r ur influences(in the music buieness)?
SPEAKER_Maiko:Lauryn Hill
JosieKins:YOU GUYS ARE BEAUTIFUL.. any beauty tips for us ladies?? :)
SPEAKER_Sahara:lauren hill she's so well rounded
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:Mary J Blige, Stevie Wonder
SPEAKER_Sahara:&in to all parts of the music
SPEAKER_Maiko:beauty comes from within...be confident
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Smile and accept yourself the way you are...
2Cool:To all: how did the visit from Jann Arden effect you?
SPEAKER_Sahara:she
SPEAKER_Sahara:'s so funny
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:she is absolutely incredible she is also very smart and funny and very insightful
jilliana:do you believe in destiny?
SPEAKER_Maiko:absolutely...we were meant to be
Munga:What is your favourite food?
SPEAKER_Maiko:candy
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:nachos
SPEAKER_Sahara:sushi
SPEAKER_Julie_C:sweets...
#1juliefan:Do any of you like sports?
peacegirl:what is your favourite tv show?
SPEAKER_Maiko:not really...
SPEAKER_Mirella:Soccer
SPEAKER_Maiko:I like Seinfeld
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:basketball, do not know about the tv show
SPEAKER_Julie_C:I love sports. I'm really into Volley ball. If only i could play a little more...
SJone_Girl: what is your ideal vacation spot?
SPEAKER_Sahara:yes i like sports& i to be honest don'*****ch much t.v
SPEAKER_Maiko:any where tropical
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Mexico
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:Dominica
jilliana:what 3 things would you bring to a deserted island?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:man, phone, food
SPEAKER_Maiko:food, some music and my man
SPEAKER_Mirella:food, cell phone radio
musicfan:Who is the best cook?
SPEAKER_Maiko:Sahara
MojoS:Mirella: Do you plan on doing any singing in other languages? We were told you sing in 6 languages, will you pursue this?
SPEAKER_Mirella:Yes! definately maybe Italian or Spanish
Zoë:who keeps everyone under controle???
SPEAKER_Mirella:I DO!!! tee hee
musicfan:If you were on Survivor would you eat bugs?
SPEAKER_Mirella:We all watch out for each other
SPEAKER_Maiko:whatever Mirella
SPEAKER_Julie_C:We all got each other's back, girl
SPEAKER_Sahara:yes
SPEAKER_Mirella:NEVER!!
SPEAKER_Maiko:no
SPEAKER_Julie_C:I would too, sahara
kimkitty17:who is the messiest?
SPEAKER_Julie_C:hate to say it but it's maiko
SPEAKER_Maiko:i prefer free spirit
SPEAKER_Mirella:Maiko
Adrienne01:Mirella: do you keep in touch with friends at home?
SPEAKER_Mirella:Yes I do! It helps me stay grounded
jilliana:sahara i love you hair colour is it natural?
SPEAKER_Sahara:I've always felt naturally firey! hahahah
SPEAKER_Sahara:A girl never tells
yiorgo:Do you find that more people want to be your friends now?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:everyone has been great
SPEAKER_Julie_C:old friends come back in the picture and i feel that that's great
musicfan:Are you girls morning, afternoon, or night people?
SPEAKER_Mirella:morning
SPEAKER_Sahara:Night Owl Baby!!
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:afternoon, and night
SPEAKER_Maiko:i'm down with the nightprowla....
mon_moe:I loved LaToya, so I'm dying to know. Have you been told anything about her solo career?
SPEAKER_Sahara:We keep in touch with her...we're her biggest fans! Props Toya!!!
2Cool:Who is the one who can sleep through almost anything?
SPEAKER_Maiko:Julie
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:for sure it is Jules
*Tangy*:To all: what type of jobs did you have before becoming popstars?
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Hey guys! That's not fair!!! snif
SPEAKER_Maiko:i worked at Pegabo
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:mall jobs and student
SPEAKER_Sahara:I worked at a dance studio & at Sophie's Cosmic Cafe in Van
MojoS:Have there been any arguments?
SPEAKER_Mirella:Student and singer in a band,
SPEAKER_Sahara:There's nothing better than a good argument! It builds strong relationships
SPEAKER_Maiko:of course..but we work it out
slickchick:what was your initial reason for becoming a popstar?
SPEAKER_Julie_C:I totally agree miss Sadier
SPEAKER_Maiko:to be heard
SPEAKER_Mirella:I love to perform on stage.
SPEAKER_Maiko:it hard in the Peg
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:music is apart of me and it is amazing that i have the opportunity to share it with others
PhilF: Do you plan to do any cover songs for the album? who else will be writing songs
SPEAKER_Mirella:We'd like to
SPEAKER_Sahara:We are unsure, but would love to do an old Motown tune!
Steve1985:Who has the hardest head (hardest to talk to convince?)
Steve1985:When did you girls feel the most nervous?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:Thursday at bootcamp
SPEAKER_Julie_C:We all have hard heads at different times. We all have our times
SPEAKER_Sahara:I felt most nervous on the final day of cuts!
SPEAKER_Maiko:i can be stubborn if it's about something i really believe in
SPEAKER_Mirella:.I felt most nervous when Alan came to tell me if I made the band or not.
Amy#1MDfan:who did you listen too growing up?
SPEAKER_Sahara:George Benson
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:Lionel Ritchie
SPEAKER_Maiko:Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder
Meagan:what are your favorite animals?
SPEAKER_Sahara:Dogs
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:kittens
SPEAKER_Mirella:puppies
SPEAKER_Maiko:i don't like animals...
SPEAKER_Julie_C: I love dogs but I also always had something for Koalas... don't know why.
kiss92suga:Mirella: You said that one of your influences are the Backstreet Boys, which one would you say is your favourite Backstreet Boy?
SPEAKER_Mirella:First it was Nick...now it's Kevin and AJ
MojoS:How do you feel about controversial lyrics? ie. Eminem, etc.
SPEAKER_Sahara:i think he's a very clever artist
SPEAKER_Maiko:i think it cool to express yourself artistically
yiorgo:When is your first autograph session?
SPEAKER_Sahara:yesterday
SPEAKER_Julie_C:It was Yesterday
Piotrick:Which one of you girls is the strongest? Any fun pillow fights or things like that? :)
SPEAKER_Maiko:we're all pumped up!!
SPEAKER_Mirella:We're all quite fit...
edebchoy:are any of you vegetarians?
SPEAKER_Mirella:No
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:no
SPEAKER_Maiko:i'm half
SPEAKER_Julie_C:nope!
Angellynn:>think you'll ever do a rap song?
SPEAKER_Maiko:you never know...
JilliGaN:Maiko: What do you mean you are a half vegi?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:we would love to have some hip hop with our songs
SPEAKER_Sahara:look out when mira steps to the mic
SPEAKER_Maiko:some days i am, some days i'm not!!!
sugarjonsy:How do you guys feel about the cameras surrounding you 24/7?
SPEAKER_Mirella:They're not arround that often...and we are pretty used to them!
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Funny, we kind of forget them after a while
Favorites:who is the most interesting person you girlsa have met recently?
SPEAKER_Mirella:JC
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:Brian McKnight
SPEAKER_Sahara:hayden from jacksoul
SPEAKER_Maiko:I really enjoyed working with Remy
SPEAKER_Julie_C:Chris
SPEAKER_Mirella:From NSYNC
Scotsman:Maiko: Why don't you like animals???
SPEAKER_Maiko:They scare me
musicfan:Have you seen any fan sites?
SPEAKER_Maiko:haha
SPEAKER_Mirella:No
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:what do you mean by fan sites
sugarjonsy:Andrea, how did you feel coming into the group after it was created?
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:it's all good i was meant to be here. I have been with the girls since Nov. so I basicly have been here from the start
SPEAKER_Maiko:it wasn't really created till she was here
SPEAKER_Mirella:We truly feel Andrea was meant to be here!!!
SPEAKER_Julie_C:We are thrilled that there are fan sites out there.
Net_Chick:Maiko how do you do your hair like that it is so cool
SPEAKER_Maiko:i'm not sure which style you mean..i always change it
slickchick:Julie how do you do your hair? What styling products do you use? Where do you get it cut?
SPEAKER_Julie_C:the last one was done at Woman by Mario. I use pommade...
PhilF:Sahara you said you would like to do a motown tune which one?
SPEAKER_Sahara:my favorite song is use your imagination fromthat motown era
alconamike:Why did you choose "Days Like That" as the first single? (I'm listening to it now. It rocks)
SPEAKER_Maiko:it's really catchy...we LOVE it
SPEAKER_Sahara:It was a group decision, we thought it would make a great single.
SPEAKER_Julie_C:We think it's a really good song to represent us.
MasterVBA:To all: do you enjoy singing everyday?
SPEAKER_Mirella:Thanks,can't wait to perform it live for you.
SPEAKER_Maiko:always
SPEAKER_Julie_C:It's the best thing in the world
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:for sure music means so much to us
SPEAKER_Sahara:Absolutely sometimes it feels so natural, it's as though I'm speaking
SPEAKER_Mirella:Of course!
Miss_Bashy:to all>when did you first discover your talent
SPEAKER_Globaltv:Thanks to everyone who has been logged into the live chat with "Sugar Jones" on globaltv.com...we'll have a few more questions and some parting words from each of the girls.
SPEAKER_Mirella:Ever since I was able to speak!
SPEAKER_Maiko:i discovered my passoin at a very young age
SPEAKER_Maiko:passion
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:dancing since i was seven, but singing at a talent show in Grade 8
MojoS:How did you manage to keep the big secret so long?
SPEAKER_Globaltv:There are approximately 5 minutes left in the chat...get your questions in !
SPEAKER_Sahara:Every time we got the urge...we discussed it with each other...
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:we helped eachother keep it a secret, we have done well
jilliana:how do you feel you can have an impact on music in canda?
SPEAKER_Sahara:We are a goup of Woman from across Canada...we are a Canadian Band.
SPEAKER_Globaltv:Tell us in one word what you think about the "girls" and "Sugar Jones" and globaltv.com will post some of your ONE WORD responses. Here's your chance to get on-line with your answer. Go ahead...
Amy#1MDfan:Amazing
Piotrick:Sugarlicious!
edebchoy:talented
Favorites:FAVORITES
#1juliefan:sweet
sugajones:Why did you pick "Sugar Jones" as your group name?
starstruck:awsome
SpecialK7:different
SugarJen:best
MasterVBA:beautiful
slickchick:unique
CindyAngel:Rockin'!!
italiansto:CRAZY
SugarJen:destiny
JosieKins:SUPER-DOOPER
MasterVBA:excellent
MirellaRox:Spiffy!
sugajones:hello
Miss_Bashy:talented
slickchick:funky
Miss_Bashy:roxy
Meagan:amazing
2Cool:fantasic
sugarjonsy:tutti-frutti
pras:mezmorizing
BubbleGum:great
riboflavin:riboflavin
2Cool:amazing
*Tangy*:CANADIAN!! = )
sjonesfan:cuti-patuti
MojoS:ADDICTIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CindyAngel:GEORGOUS!!
BubbleGum:CANADIAN
sjonesfan:electrifying
JosieKins:IMPRESSIVE
sjonesfan:ELEKTRIFYING
slickchick:perfect
SugarJen:da-best
ANGEL23:I love u mirella....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kiss92suga:fan-freakin-tastic
BubbleGum:canadian girls :)
SourAngel:sweet
sjonesfan:I LOVE YOU ANDREA
#1juliefan:i love julie
shwaybabe:SUGAR JONES ROCKS!
SJ#1angel*:I LOVE YOU SAHARA
slickchick:I LOVE JULIE
Net_Chick:I love you Maiko
Miss_Bashy:MIXED
SpecialK7:diverse
#1juliefan:ok mirella we love u to
Danielle.b:Stylish
MasterVBA:mirella rocks
slickchick:mature
JosieKins:HAHA
Alex l.B.:Julie, you are fantastic and totally diserve this opportunity
go_liz!!:funny
pink_soda:cuties
slickchick:differant
Levana:All five are very talented
2Cool:caring
Net_Chick:love'em
Mackdaddy:lovely
AngelEyez:ambitious
SPEAKER_Mirella:Thanx so much for chatting with us. Your support means so much to all of Sugar Jones
CindyAngel:JIVIN'!!
Alex l.B.:Too cool
slickchick:jammin'
JosieKins:KEWL
Adrienne01:MIRELLA - LAVAL LUVS YOU
Levana:Pink Power
slickchick:You are so welcome you all deserve it
sugarjonsy:independent women
jilliana:andrea - hamilton loves you
SugarSpice:Tons o Love from Ottawa
Steve1985:MIRELLA - ST.LEONARD ADORS YOU!
alconamike:WE LOVE YOU! Thanks for giving US the opportunity!
Miss_Bashy:CANDIANS CHICKS WITH STYLE
JilliGaN:LUV FROM TORONTO!
mannie511:Canada loves you!
Sarah_2001:Mirella: Montreal loves u!!!!
sugarjonsy:LUV FROM HALIFAX
Net_Chick:i hope Maiko you know how much i admire
JosieKins:love from ME!
Mackdaddy:Vanier l;oves you Mirella!
Yahtzee:You GO GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SJone_Girl:Love U Guys!
SugarSpice:Have a kickbutt time, and represant canada well!
Adrienne01:MIRELLA - ADRIENNE SAYS HI
Azusa:Lucky!!!!!!!
lilangel11:Shoot em' dead, You will be the next grammy winners
SPEAKER_Globaltv:Thanks so much for participating in the chat. The girls were thrilled you could join them for their first on-line chat at globaltv.com. Join our water-cooler discussion on the Popstars page following the chat and we will continue to post your thoughts. Once again, thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Keep clicking on globaltv.com ! and watch Global to see how the show progresses...And now...some parting words from "Sugar Jones"....
sugarjonsy:Come back to chat soon
SPEAKER_Sahara:Thank you all so much. We can't wait to come out and perform for you all off the TV in closer quaters. It's been great talking with you and appreciate you logging on. Hopefully we'll all get a chance to do it all again. To know that we're so supported is great....it's been a long process getting here but I always knew I'd sing some how!! I feel passionate about the music we're going to make and hope it is strongly felt. Thanks for Chatting....Good Night!!!
SPEAKER_Maiko:Thanks so much guys...we love you all
SPEAKER_Julie_C:thank you for being such a great support in our careers. We really appreciate it. I just want to say to all of you to kkep the faith and believe in yourself. It really is what will keep your spirit alive. I want everyone to know that singing is what keeps our passion and the soul of this band bright and free. Hoping to get through to all of you with our music. Keep looking out for us! See you soon...
SPEAKER_Andrea_H:thanx for your support. Sugar Jones is proud to represent Canada and put it on the map. WE are doing what we love, and it comes deep from our soul we hope everyone gets touched by our music. Much love to everyone that has supported us, from day one. Hi to all my friends and family people from highschool, and our new fans. We are all about keeping it real, it is important that you go for your dreams and don't let anything stand in your way.
SPEAKER_Maiko:keep it real on the streets...
SPEAKER_Mirella:Just to finish off what I started...It was a really challenging process and we just hope that our music somehow touches everyone in it's own special way can't wait to see you at our show. Love you all and thanks again for the LOVE.....
SPEAKER_Globaltv:ONCE AGAIN, GLOBALTV.COM THANKS YOU FOR TAKING PART IN THE 1ST ON-LINE CHAT WITH THE SUGAR JONES. PLEASE VISIT THE GLOBALTV.COM POPSTARS PAGE AND ENTER THE WATER-COOLER DISCUSSION IF YOU STILL WOULD LIKE TO TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS. HAVE A GREAT EVENING. THIS IS THE END OF THE CHAT. SIGNING OFF...
SPEAKER_Mirella:Just want to let everyone I know that I think of u everyday...missu!