When you joined the group, did you know it would take you this far?
I had no expectations, because I really had no idea what I was getting myself into!

What did you want to do before the group?
I was very close to finishing high school. I was 18 years old. I was looking to graduate and I was offered a singing scholarship to the University Of Cincinnati Bible College. I was going to go 'cause it's only about 100 miles from Lexington, KY where I grew up. That way I would be close to home, yet away from home... I played basketball in high school. I was hoping to maybe play basketball too and be normal...athletics have been an important part of my life, ever since I was little in addition to the singing.

When you joined the Backstreet Boys, did you leave anyone behind or break any hearts?
I didn't really have a high school sweetheart when I left home, so that was kind of good. We meet girls everywhere, but it's hard to spend the time to really know somebody. I had someone at home, but..it was just a mutual thing. It's just tough. I'm never home...better as a friendship.

Do you ever travel with anyone?
My brother came out on the road...He wanted to meet all the girls!

- SuperTeen

February 1999