The Naked Truth About ... J
What would you most like people to know about you?
That I'm a straight-forward, down-to-earth, nice, normal
guy. People often get the wrong opinion of me. They think
I'm stand-offish, but I'm just shy, especially when it comes to
girls.
J scared of girls? Never!
It's true, my confidence drops really low. I've got two different
moods - loud and quiet. When I'm really quiet I just can't
approach women. Even if I'm told some girl fancies me, I can't
make the first move.
What are your biggest fears in the world?
Not achieving my own goals and dreams. After Five I want my own
record company. I wanna be at the top of whatever I'm doing.
Do you hide your feelings or tell the whole world?
If I'm angry - which happens about a couple of times an hour -
then everybody knows. I've always had a bad temper since being a
kid.
Is it something you'd like to change about yourself?
No. It's handy having a bad temper. It gets me out of difficult,
tight spots and stops people from walking all over me.
Has it damaged your friendship with the rest of Five?
When I first joined the band I was losing my temper every second
but I realised I couldn't be like that around other people so I
calmed myself down a bit.
How attractive do you think you are?
I wouldn't say I'm an absolute pig, but I wouldn't say I was
anything great either. I've got too many faults on my face. I'd
give myself about three out of ten.
And how about personality-wise then?
If I'm on form and in one of my 'up' moods I'm a seven or eight.
I'm good at putting people at their ease.
What's your earliest memory?
I remember nearly falling off the third floor balcony of our flat
in Germany when I was six. My sister pulled me back inside in
the nick of time. Dad was in the forces - that's why we lived out
there.
Who makes you jealous?
No on really. I used to be jealous of people who had record
deals. Now if someone's got something I'll admire it but I won't
feel envious.
Would you ever do a Full Monty strip?
Probably if the time was right. If I was with my close friends
and I knew it would crack everybody up, then yeah. But I don't
mean my bits are something to laugh at!
Have you ever forgotten your Mum's birthday?
A few times. I'm extremely close to her but I think she expects
me to forget things. Girls are better at remembering
anniversaries and stuff.
Apart from the obvious, how are men and women different?
Men and women think in a totally different way. Females are very
complex species but men are quite straightforward. You can
usually tell what they're thinking.
Do you hate people telling the band what to do all the time?
Yeah I've always had a problem with being bossed around. I
could've walked out of school with A grades but messed around all
the time.
Why were you such a bad boy?
I always saw myself as being on the same level as the teachers.
So if they said anything which I thought was stupid I'd tell 'em.
Even when our manager tell us to be ready NOW, I'll be like,
'No, I'm still getting my stuff ready.'
Ever been bullied?
No and I'd never bully anyone else. I despise bullies. I might
have a laugh at people if they're wearing funny clothes but I'd
never laugh at someone if they had something physically wrong
with them.
Do you worry about kiss and tells?
No. I've only ever had long-term relationships and I'm not into
one night stands. Also my ex-girlfriends aren't the type to blab.
Anyway there wasn't any weirdo behaviour going on in my
relationships thank you very much!
And finally this interview has been...
Very pleasant and easy going!