The Naked Truth About ... Abs
What would you like people to know about you?
I am what you see and I don't pretend to be anything else. I like to be
taken seriously, too.
Ever done anything you're really ashamed of?
No. I don't take drink and I don't take any drugs - I've got too much
common sense and high morals, bigtime. It's just the way I've been
brought up. I do take risks though.
You've been bungee jumping, haven't you?
Yeah, it was wicked. I've also heard about this thing were you jump
out of a plane into a net that's suspended between two other
planes below. (Nearly jumps out of his seat...) I'd have to do that.
(Steady on mate!)
Aren't you scared of dying?
Nah, but I do worry about the people I'm leaving behind. Someone once
read my tea leaves and told me that I'm going to die young. It
doesn't bother me, I'm just going to enjoy myself while I can.
How attractive do you think you are?
I get loads of letter in from fans saying, 'You're really
gorgeous,' but I don't see myself as anything special. I just hope
they're right.
You must have some idea that you're quite tasty?
Well, I've been told it so many time since I was little - 'You're so cute!'
or 'You're gonna be a real looker!'. So I guess I expect it of myself.
But I don't look in the mirror thinking, 'Yeah you're a
good-looking chap.' I'm not like that.
What does it take to make you cry?
Titanic. I bawled throughout the whole film. Stress makes me cry too.
When everything gets on top of me or I have problems a home. I'm
not afraid of crying though. It helps relieve the pressure.
Describe the problems you've faced at home?
It's when I've had a really hard week and then my mum starts on me
about never visiting my relatives. They don't realise I just
wanna be on my own.
Which member of Five are you closest too?
It depends on how I'm feeling. I could hate Sean one day and then be
best mates with him next. I can walk into a room and 'feel' who's
giving out the good vibes and today that was Sean.
What are the main differences between boys and girls?
Apart from the obvious? (Flashes a cheeky smirk) Boys need a lot
more love and tender care. They put on this hard, 'Yo! I'm your man'
image but you can't get by life without being loved.
Do you ever wish you had a girl band member in Five?
It might be nice but it could work out the wrong way. I could imagine
Sean getting off with her and then her boyfriend starting on me!
What characteristics would you change about yourself?
I like my personality. Sometimes I'm really hyper-active, over the
moon and happy and sometimes I'm quite chilled out and quiet. At the
moment I'm kinda in the middle, I understand myself so much more
since being in the band.
Have you ever been bullied?
I was picked on a few times in secondary school but it wasn't for any
particular reason. Since then I've learnt to walk away from
situations like that. I'll only kick back if they touch me.
What would you do if you dived into a pool and your trunks came off?
I'd wait for a float to drift by, grab it, put it in front of my bits
and leg it back to the changing room (but what about your bottom
cheeks?) Before the band I would've just leapt straight out the pool
totally naked but now I'm so much more aware of photographers and fans
being around. I don't reckon I'll ever get used to that.
Finally, this interview has been...
Wicked. A lot of interviewers don't pay much attention and I could
chat rubbish for ages but I've really enjoyed this 'cause you've been
interested in my answers and asked me about everything. So, thank
you!