TOP OF THE POPS/ISSUE 66 AUGUST 2000
Reckon you know which Westlife would break the law, distress a diva at dinner or run riot with his Platinum AmEx? Hold on to your hot dog as Westlife run rampage Stateside.
SHANE
Did you act like crazy tourists in the U.S. of A?
We went to Disney World and I did the dodgiest thing ever. I hate roller coasters. Hate them! But there was this thing called the Aerosmith Rock'n'Roller Coaster - supposedly one of the fastest roller coasters ever. The other lads had been on it the day before when I was at my sister's wedding, so they knew exactly what it was. But they told me it was a theme ride through Aerosmith concert footage. I didn't have a clue! I sat in this seat next to Nicky and just as I realised Nicky said, 'Sorry, Shane!' I started shrieking, I can tell you! It was 0-60 in two seconds - like a fighter yet. I was shouting every bad name under the sun. It was brilliant though - I went on it another four times!
You must have gone on a few mad American shopping sprees?
Well, I kind of did. I bought 20 pairs of trainer ankle socks for some reason! I know you can get them anywhere, but I'd never worn them before.
Who spent the most obscene amount of money?
Well, I bought a Rolex and thought I was actually saving money. But then I worked out the sterling rate and... Well, I ended up spending £3,000 on this watch when I thought it was £2,000! Nicky and Mark bought Breitlings, Kian got a Rolex. Bryan waited and got his Breitling at Harrods.
Were you adventurous when it came to trying out new food?
I'm not into trying weird food. I try to eat healthily, but if we see a McDonald's, we're hungry right away.
Any wild nights out clubbing?
It was really hard cos they're very strict about drinking under the age of 21. Nicky was the only one who was 21, but Mark borrowed Nicky's passport a few times and got away with it.
So he broke the law?
Well... Clearly not wanting to answer.) He had to wear a cap!
So are American fans more attractive?
Not really. But American girls have beautiful skin, you know. Maybe it's cos they're browner. All we had to do was speak - they loved that!
What lengths did the fans to go meet you?
A lot of them tried to sneak in by saying they were related to us or they were Irish. Some actually got backstage. American girls are very good talkers! (Shane, ever the diplomatic Westlife!)
Did any of you cop off?
Cop off? Mark did, but not me - I'm a good boy!
Bryan part of this interview
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