SGVicky: Hi!
AOLiveMC1: Keroppi57 starts off our evening with this:
When did you meet the other 4 girls and how did you become a group?
SGVicky: Four years ago we were all in the industry and someone did try to put us together. So we started writing our own material, moved into a house together and started our own "Spicy" mission.
AOLiveMC1: Peach4137 has this to ask:
When's your birthday? What's your astrological sign?
SGVicky: April 17th...I'm an Aries. Thanks for the presents!
AOLiveMC1: Boy32am wants to know:
What was your first job?
SGVicky: Dancer in a musical.
AOLiveMC1: Do you remember the musical?
SGVicky: Yes, it was called "Bertie" and I was a clockwork ballerina. (hahahaha)
AOLiveMC1: TerriCal wants to find out about this:
Who coined the phrase "Girl Power"?
SGVicky: We all did collectively. It's something we've been brought up with.
AOLiveMC1: SpiceFan8 wants to know:
Did you get to meet Robert DeNiro on "Saturday Night Live"?
SGVicky: Yes, and he was the coolest person I've ever met!
AOLiveMC1: Normsby1 wants to know:
Hi Victoria. Good luck with the film. What can you tell us about it?
SGVicky: It's going to be fun. It's about 5 days in the life of Spice Girls. It's music from the first and second album which will be out in the end of November.
AOLiveMC1: Following up on that question, does the film have a title yet?
SGVicky: Hold tight to find out.
AOLiveMC1: Mangolee is curious to find out:
When are SPICE GIRLS coming to N.Y.?
SGVicky: We are in New York as we type this!
AOLiveMC1: PERRINOgr wants to know:
I am an actress, and I was wondering what states you find your actors for videos in?
SGVicky: We find them from all over, Internationally.
AOLiveMC1: ELMO ALLY is wondering about this:
Does Victoria have any pets?
SGVicky: Yes, I have three dogs. Lucy...Yorkshire terrier. Bambi...Yorkshire terrier and Tiger, who is again a Yorkshire terrier, but I actually want to buy a goldfish!
AOLiveMC1: JeniferBB wants to know what Victoria thinks about this:
What is the best thing about your early success?
SGVicky: Traveling the world, meeting some fantastic people. Having fun and doing what I most enjoy.
AOLiveMC1: Btor343 sends this question in:
How do you spend your days off?
SGVicky: Shopping usually.
AOLiveMC1: Fordown wants to know:
What was it like to meet Prince Charles?
SGVicky: It was exciting and we were very honoured, but he is like most other people. He wants to have fun.
AOLiveMC1: JkHaNGoOk asks this question:
What is your most favourite song from your album?
SGVicky: I love "Say You'll Be There", but I really like "Something Kind of Funny".
AOLiveMC1: Gamer1997 wants to know:
Have you written any of the songs?
SGVicky: Yes, collectively we write all of the songs.
AOLiveMC1: VALUEPAC2 wants to know:
Victoria, I went to England and I saw many videos there of you guys. I was wondering if any of those videos will be seen over in the US or are you guys going to make new videos for those songs.
SGVicky: The same videos are being used internationally because we feel people are the same whoever they are wherever they're from.
AOLiveMC1: SKIING101 has this to ask:
What is it like being in an all girl singing group that is #1?
SGVicky: Good fun! What do you think...come on!
AOLiveMC1: Gartogg00 has a couple of questions to ask:
Victoria, did you make good grades when you went to school? What kind of car do you drive?
SGVicky: Q1...I did get good grades. Always worked very hard. Q2 - I drive an MGF convertible, but I am waiting for a new Mercedes SLK. Flash or what!
AOLiveMC1: Hazy Lynx asks about those fabulous clothes we've all seen:
Where do you all get your outfits from?
SGVicky: I love Prada and Gucci. So if anyone wants to send me any rich men out there! Feel free!
AOLiveMC1: FELINE267 is curious about this:
Did you girls know each other before you started singing?
SGVicky: Yes, we've known each other for different amounts of time. For example, I was friends with Emma when I was 9 years old.
AOLiveMC1: MAT NOMIS has a question that is probably on everybody's mind:
How do I get a signed picture of you or you and the group?
SGVicky: There are a lot of different Spice Girls merchandise that you can purchase.
AOLiveMC1: SherylC asks about Victoria's dancing ability:
Where did you learn to dance?
SGVicky: I've been dancing since I was three. I trained at a theatre school.
AOLiveMC1: JSaks5th wants to know:
How can I become a Spice Girl?
SGVicky: There are millions of Spice Girls out there. It's all about positive attitude, having fun and doing what you want to do.
AOLiveMC1: ILuvNicky wants to know what Victoria thinks about this:
Do you ever get sick of singing the same song in different types of the world over and over again?
SGVicky: No, we love our songs. We always have fun and every time we sing a song. It's different.
AOLiveMC1: Quikslver has a question about a tour in the U.S.:
Victoria, is there in the near future going to be a US Spice Girls tour?
SGVicky: We start our world tour in February '98 and we're really excited about performing for our fans all over the world.
AOLiveMC1: Speaking of which, what places have you toured so far?
SGVicky: Europe, America, Asia and we are going to South America this week.
AOLiveMC1: Winstan10 is really interested to find out:
What does "zigazigah" refer to, specifically?
SGVicky: Everybody asks this. It can mean what you want, a kiss, a cuddle! Use your imagination.
AOLiveMC1: NIKKI6917 wants to know if Victoria has any siblings:
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
SGVicky: Yes, I have one brother and one sister. Whom I love very much.
AOLiveMC1: SSaggstru has this interesting question:
What is the best personality trait do you think in a man?
SGVicky: Okay... a friend, a sense of humour, good pair of shoes and a healthy gold card.
AOLiveMC1: TIM1640 wants to ask this:
Do you girls have any message to get to your fans like artists such as Marilyn Manson if so what are they and what are your opinions on him?
SGVicky: I don't know who he is. Ask me a different question.
AOLiveMC1: JEM082122 wants to know:
Victoria, you are so gorgeous, sorry just had to get that out, but how has your life changed since becoming so popular?
SGVicky: I'm really busy and away from home a lot, but I get 30% off at Gucci now, which is key!
AOLiveMC1: Xena82097 has this to ask:
Were you in any other groups before the Spice Girls?
SGVicky: Yes, I was, but we didn't even have a name. We were really crap!
AOLiveMC1: SlikSilve wants to know how crazy can the fans get:
Victoria, when you travel what are the crowds like?
SGVicky: It's always good to meet our fans from all over the world the support we get is great. Without our fans we'd be nothing.
AOLiveMC1: Mike239 wants some advice from our guest:
Do you have any advice for going on a first date?
SGVicky: Act like a lady and you'll be treated like one.
AOLiveMC1: SRushbroo has a question about each member's identity:
We all know that we have "Sporty Spice", "Wild Spice" [Wild Spice?], "POSH SPICE" and so on. Who chose these images, and who wanted to be which, and why?
SGVicky: We didn't choose. We were just given them by an English teen magazine and it just happens that they fit perfectly.
AOLiveMC1: XWINGSCOT wants to know where the inspiration comes from:
How do you think up your songs and lyrics?
SGVicky: Well, we always write from our own experiences and as we're all so different, we have lots of different messages to get across. We write all together when there is a real vibe going on. Writing is always good fun.
AOLiveMC1: Midialex wants Victoria to look into the future:
Victoria, do you want to be a Spice Girl forever? What are your aims in the future?
SGVicky: I will always be a Spice Girl.
AOLiveMC1: DAVIEBOY1 has this to ask:
Can you still go down your local pub and have a good old drink with your mates!?
SGVicky: Yes, but I have to take a pen to sign all the autographs! But people are really supportive.
AOLiveMC1: JoAlbarn has this to ask:
In the official Spice Girls Book, you say that you really didn't like school. I myself am 13 and can relate to that statement and was wondering how you were able to overcome the difficulties of getting through it?
SGVicky: I was bullied at school and told I'd never be any good at anything, but I was a really strong personality. Believed in myself and who has had the last laugh? BE STRONG AND GOOD LUCK!
AOLiveMC1: Cuervo555 wants to know:
Have you ever wished to have a quiet life in some country setting with very few people around? Nice and slow paced or do you like the hustle and bustle of big city life? I myself am from L.A. and it is too hectic.
SGVicky: At the moment I enjoy being busy and visiting lots of cities. When I want peace and quiet I sit in the bath.
AOLiveMC1: DJ SAXON wants to know who Victoria admires:
Can I ask Victoria which singers have inspired her most?
SGVicky: Anita Baker, Toni Braxton, and I love Barbra Streisand, but I'm a big fan of Maxwell.
AOLiveMC1: CptJTKirk has this interesting offer:
Victoria, I read in the Girl Power book that you all commented on your favorite super heroes. Being a professional comic artist myself, I'm curious as to whether you and the girls would ever consider doing a Spice Girls comic. It would sell big! ;)
SGVicky: We are already working on that. Look for it soon!
AOLiveMC1: JoAlbarn has a question regarding the media:
Does what the press say about you and the other Spice Girls ever affect you in a negative way?
SGVicky: No, because it's the fans that matter and how I see it there's only one thing worse than bad press - no press!
AOLiveMC1: Peach4137 wants to know a little about Victoria:
How would you describe your personality?
SGVicky: I go on about liking clothes, but if you look a bit deeper I can be quite funny - rather dry sense of humor, but I am very impatient - so get off the line and put the next person on!! (hahaha)
AOLiveMC1: AVdds has a question about the style of the music videos:
I'm impressed about the different style of each song as well as music video. Is the methodic or are you just trying out what people like most?
SGVicky: We're just doing what we feel goes with the songs. We don't ever try to please anybody, just ourselves.
AOLiveMC1: MaRbLe467 really wants to know:
What's the highest octave you can go to?
SGVicky: Don't get technical on me.
AOLiveMC1: JoAlbarn [get the feeling that JoAlbarn is the only person in the audience?] wants to know:
What is your relationship with the other Spice Girls like? Is it ever difficult having to face the same people day after day?
SGVicky: No, they're my best friends.
AOLiveMC1: WEIRDOZOO has this to ask:
Victoria, what is the Spice Girls second album gonna be called?
SGVicky: Don't know yet.
AOLiveMC1: Rifleman2 wants to ask:
Do you guys consider yourselves role models, and who were your role models?
SGVicky: Yes, we have a responsibility, but personally, I love Lady Diana.
AOLiveMC1: Modeljame wants to know:
We all know that you (ahem) have met Prince Charles. Who would you most like to meet now that you are famous as well?
SGVicky: I most enjoy meeting our fans because they are the ones who put us there. Most of the time you're disillusioned when you meet famous people.
AOLiveMC1: RDSHER asks this:
Hi Victoria, I love you, you are my favourite girl. I would like to know, did the girls including you look the same way before the group was formed or did they give you each certain looks for marketing/sex appeal?
SGVicky: I've always looked the way I do. The same as the other girls have. Thank you for the compliment. I'm sure I'd love you too. What do you look like? (haha)
AOLiveMC1: Kthebottl wants to know about this:
Do you are any of your members have tattoos or body pierces?
SGVicky: No!
AOLiveMC1: JoAlbarn [*ahem*] has this to ask:
You have been stereotyped as the 'Posh' member of the group. Why have you been classified as being posh?
SGVicky: Because I am very Posh with posh tastes.
AOLiveMC1: Girlospic wants to ask:
If you were from the United States do you think you would have been received differently?
SGVicky: No, people are the same from wherever they're from. I just have a different tone of voice.
AOLiveMC1: Matew has this to ask:
Will you marry David Beckham?
SGVicky: I've only known him a few weeks. Why are you planning on marrying him?
AOLiveMC1: OoOtreeOo wants to know:
Victoria, what kind of makeup do you wear?
SGVicky: Anything very expensive.
AOLiveMC1: AirZoomFX wants to know:
Do you feel that with your instant stardom and success that there is a lot of pressure to stay on top of the music charts?
SGVicky: No, if the people want us there, they'll put us there.
AOLiveMC1: Zaz2000 has this to ask:
What was the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
SGVicky: Nothing embarrassing ever happens to me because I'm just too cool and too posh. (hehe)
AOLiveMC1: Here's our final question for tonight. This one comes from IluvVicky:
Why do you never smile?
SGVicky: I do. I'm waiting for an exclusive. THANKS TO EVERYONE! SORRY I COULDN'T ANSWER ALL YOUR PERSONAL QUESTIONS, BUT THEY WOULDN'T LET ME HAVE THE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER!
AOLiveMC1: Thanks, Vicky. Good luck on your tour! And thank you, audience, for the questions. Good night!