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You guys seem to work non-stop these days - are there times when you
feel
overworked?
I'm a workaholic, so I keep going until my Energizer batteries run out!
Every
once in a while, there are periods when our schedules get a little bit
crazy
and it's like people forget we're only human! But, like I say, I love to
work.
This is my life and I couldn't imagine doing anything else.
Do you know each other's secrets?
Yeah, we all confide in each other a lot - we're like brothers. I don't
think
there's any information about any of us that the others don't know. We
know
which buttons to push, we know about each other's private lives, we know
about
secrets...we know everything! It's cool.
Do you ever need to spend time on your own?
I'm a real people person, but sometimes it's weird because the only time
I
have my own space is when I go to bed at night. But I also get bored and
lonely easily if I'm on my own too long. If I'm hanging around my house
back
home, I'll call AJ or Kevin and ask them if they wanna do something. I
like
being around people.
So who's your best friend in the Backstreet Boys?
Wow, it's really hard to pick just one best friend 'cos we all have such
different qualities within ourselves. I probably turn to Kevin or AJ
most,
because we're the most alike. We go out together to clubs and stuff. We
have
the same kind of personalities.
Are there ever arguments?
Sure, hahaha! We're like brothers - we have our good and bad moments.
Brian,
Nick and I sometimes clash when it comes to the amount of work we do.
That's
just own different personalities and that's what makes us who we are.
Do you ever feel jealous that Nick gets the most attention?
(Laughs) I think there's enough room for all of us. He's the youngest
and most
of our audience is around his age. If I was their age and I was a girl,
I'd
probably go after Nick. I mean, they may look at me and Kevin and think
we're
too old!
Have you ever thought of leaving the band and going solo?
We've all talked about what we want to do in the future, and what we'd
do if
we got offers for solo projects, be it singing or acting. We've all said
it'd
be a group decision and we'd do whatever benefits the group most. It
could
mean all of us taking time out to do solo stuff and then coming back
together.
There's enough room for all of us to shine and to have everything we
want in
life.
Are you as sweet as people say?
I don't know! The guys nicknamed me 'Sweet D' cos they say I have a big
heart.
I grew up with a big family, so I've always had a lot of love around me.
I've
never wanted to hurt people's feelings.
Don't you ever feel like being more rock 'n' roll?
I guess my hair is about as rock 'n' roll as I get! I never thought I'd
have
an earring, so I'd say this business really opens your eyes to change.
But I
feel comfortable with the way I am, so I don't want to change too
drastically.
Do you still get homesick?
Yeah, I do, but I've always had a really fast-paced lifestyle, so I'm
kinda
used to life on the road. I miss my family, my Mum's home cooking and my
bed,
but these days our fans are like our family, and the rest of the guys
are like
another family to me.
What one thing would improve the quality of your life?
(Thinks for a bit) Um, decisiveness. If I could make decisions really
quickly, and not have to spend as much time contemplating them , I'd
have a
better life because I'd 'get a lot more accomplished.
Have you ever been in love?
Sure. What does it feel like? It's a good feeling. It's a great feeling
knowing somebody loves you , especially someone outside your family -
someone
who has a deeper inner love for you. It's a little bit frightening too,
as you
don't know exactly how long it's going to last. It's especially hard
with my
career, y'know, trying to find somebody who'll put up with my schedule.
Right
now, I'm putting love on the back burner. My love is my career, and
there' ll
be time for a settled relationship later on.
When did you first learn about sex?
(Shocked) Wow, what kind of...? Wow! I've never been asked that before!
Ummm,
I guess I learnt things from my friends, but there wasn't any particular
age
when I learned everything! This is the '90s, and I think sex is talked
about a
lot more openly, which is a good thing. At least people aren't naive and
they're aware of how they can protect themselves.
Do you want kids one day?
Oh yeah, definitely. I can't see it happening in the near future because
my
career's really taken of. Planning a family definitely takes timing. I'd
hate
to have a kid and not be able to be there for him all the time. When I
do get
married and have a family, I want to be able to devote all my time to
them.
-Taken from Smash Hits Magazine
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