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THE MEGABUCKS
So aren't the boys ever tempted to jack it all iln and live the good life of their mega-earning? "Hahaha" Some chance!" laughs Nicky. "People think we're absolutely minted when we're not. You have to take about three-quarters off what the papers say we earn to even get close."
"My father gets it all the time from work mates," says Kian. "They say, 'When's your son going to buy you a new house and a big fat Mercedes-Benz? He must be a multi-millionaire.' And he's like, 'Er, no.' That said, we live the life. We've got nice houses and cars but we appreciate what we've got. We all remember that our first car was something like a beaten-up old Ford Fiesta and that we used to share a bedroom with two of our brothers."
"Yeah," Nicky jumps in. "We were all talking the other day about when we were skint, and what's the smallest amount of petrol we've ever put in our cars - and it was about 40p. You don't forget things like that. Of course, our lifestyle is very different now. But we haven't become big-headed. I don't think you can in Ireland."
Time to hear for bed before it all gets too messy. Just need to sort ouf the bill... Generous as ever, the lads offer to foot it. Do they always have to pick up the tab when they're out?
"Nah, and your good friends don't expect you to," says Nicky. "Probably three nights out of five you'll end up buying and extra round and that's fair 'cos your earn more."
"And if you're out with all your mates having a meal, one time ouf of ten you'll slip away and make sure the bill's paid," adds Kian. "No, you'll slip off to the loos and make sure someone else pays the bill!" laughs Nicky. Don't worry boys, we've got this one covered.
WESTLIFE'S BIGGEST BENDERS
> The one with the Backstreet Boys
The 'Lifers spent a whoppping £30,000 during a boozing session in Stockholm with BSB last year. The bands drank champagne at exclusive clubs and were ferried around in limousines.
> The one to celebrate making pop history
A tamer £10,000 spending spree took place in New York after the boys found out that Fool Again had become their fifth No1 hit.
> The one with the Five boys in Israel
Take one five-star Tel Aviv hotel, two famous boy bands, lots of alcohol and an antique table, and what do you get? We all know the result...
> The one in Ireland with Shane Lynch
Ex-Boyzone bad boy and wannabe rap star Shane was banned from hanging with the 'Life after an all-night boozing session in Dublin.
> The one after SH poll winners' party
What can we say? The boys proved that they were the party animals of pop when they danced on the tables and had a right rollicking time with SH last year. Nice one, fellas!
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